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Pathways for Women in Democratic Transitions - International Experiences and Lessons Learned

SPEECH DELIVERED:
2 June 2011
Cairo, Egypt

International IDEA is proud to be one of the partners of UN Women in leading this international conference on the role of women in democratic transitions. I want to congratulate and thank UN Women for hosting this conference. I also warmly welcome the attendance here today of the Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women, Michelle Bachelet.

About the Speaker

Secretary-General of International IDEA (2006-2013)
Vidar Helgesen

Vidar Helgesen is a former International IDEA Secretary-General.