U.N. Chief to Hike Number of Women in Policy Posts
Reuters
UNITED NATIONS —
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the U.N. secretary general, promised Friday to raise the number of women in policy-making positions to “as close as possible” to 50% by 1995, the 50th anniversary of the world body.
Outlining a reorganization plan for senior staff, the secretary general also proposed that the Security Council take action when U.N. staff lives are in danger.
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