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20/02/2015
President Higgins To Become Gender Equality 'Champion'
President Michael D Higgins is to become a United Nations "champion" for its HeForShe campaign for gender equality.
Speaking at a conference in Dublin Castle, President Higgins, announced that he was to become one of ten global champions, promoting women's rights and empowerment.
The President was attending the National Women's Council and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Authority conference reviewing the Beijing Platform for action.
(MH/CD)
Speaking at a conference in Dublin Castle, President Higgins, announced that he was to become one of ten global champions, promoting women's rights and empowerment.
The President was attending the National Women's Council and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Authority conference reviewing the Beijing Platform for action.
(MH/CD)
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