Michelle Bachelet calls for women’s full participation in politics and the economy during her first official trip to Japan

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During her first official visit to Japan, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet gave a series of speeches at several high-profile meetings and events.

Read the press release issued prior to Ms. Bachelet's visit.

Find a collection of her speeches here:

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