Mr. Speaker, today Action Canada on Population and Development, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, launched the United Nations' State of World Population report. That report is entitled “Lives Together, Worlds Apart”.
The report draws to the attention of Canadians and the international community the global problem of inequality between women and men in societies around the world.
Ending gender discrimination is an urgent human rights and development priority. Inequality between women and men limits the potential of individuals, families, communities and nations around the world.
I urge the Canadian government to work with its counterparts and take action on its commitment to the International Conference on Population and Development Program to end gender inequality.