"International Poll Finds Large Majorities in All Countries Favor Equal Rights for Women
March 6, 2008
Widespread Support for Government and UN Action to Prevent Discrimination
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WPO_Women_Mar08_img.jpgAccording to a new WorldPublicOpinion.org poll of 16 nations from around the world there is a widespread consensus that it is important for 'women to have full equality of rights' and most say it is very important. This is true in Muslim countries as well as Western countries.
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In nearly all countries most people perceive that in their lifetime women have gained greater equality. Nonetheless, large majorities would like their government and the United Nations to take an active role in preventing discrimination."
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