Women’s education ‘smartest global investment,’ Ban tells World Economic Forum
Business leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland have been urged to increase their investment in women’s education and health to ensure their well-being and encourage their participation in the world economy.
UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, who made the call, underscored the need to boost maternal health efforts so that women everywhere can give birth safely.
Last year, more than 300,000 women died giving birth. The vast majority of those deaths could have been prevented.
The Secretary General also stressed the need to provide education for girls so they can lead productive lives, contribute to the economy and start families when they decide to do so.
He emphasized the role that the business community can play to help them succeed. He also urged business leaders to continue to support the global fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Ban Ki-Moon added that for the first time, the number of people falling ill with tuberculosis each year is declining and malaria has been cut by more than half in 43 countries.
The Global Fund has contributed to international efforts to scale up prevention. It has also helped create a world where nearly seven million people lived longer, healthier lives. However countries need to “raise the volume” of their efforts as there are still many countries that are threatened by these diseases.
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