Women, Participation and the Universal Declaration

Women were essential to the shaping of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris chats with Professor Rebecca Adami, whose book Women and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights tells the remarkable stories of the women determined to ensure its inclusivity. 

Also, we chat with Emilia Saiz, Secretary General of United Cities and Local Governments, on how women are essential when it comes to decision making that effects all communities. She answers the question, what women's meaningful participation in decision making look like in action.