Kamala Harris addresses the UN; Pledges to fight for Women

New Delhi: In his first address to the United Nations, US Vice President Kamala Harris said that the fundamental element of democracy depends on the empowerment of women. In such a situation, if women are kept away from the decision process, then it shows the flaw of democracy.

Harris, in her address to the 65th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, expressed concern over the decline in democracy and independence around the world.

Pressure increasing on Democracy: Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris said, 'We know that there is increasing pressure on democracy today. We have seen that there has been a decrease in freedom worldwide in 15 years. Experts even believe that the past year was the worst in terms of the deteriorating state of democracy. Also freedom around the world. Harris said that while the state of democracy is fundamentally dependent on the empowerment of women. The exclusion of women from the decision-making process indicates that there is a flaw in democracy. She said that women's participation on any issue makes democracy strong.'

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Harris said that the status of women is a state of democracy and that America will work to improve both. United Nations member countries, affiliates and NGOs are participating in this session in a virtual manner from 15 to 26 March.

Harris, America's first black and vice-president of South Asian descent, said the Corona epidemic has damaged economic security, physical security, and women's health worldwide.

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Indian-American businessman Lalita Chittoor attended a meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris and appealed to him to support the global plastics policy. Lalitha is involved in the import business of commodities and works to help widow women in India.

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