SWEDISH Ambassador to Zambia Johan Hallenborg says women all over the world have limited voices and opportunities to make their perspectives heard. Speaking during the Free Press Initiative Moto Project cohort three showcasing event, Wednesday, Ambassador Hallenborg said the narrative on democracy worldwide was largely dominated by men and male perspectives. “The Moto Initiative combines two important priorities, gender equality and also democracy. One of the ways in which gender inequality is seen is through the silence in women. Women all over the world have a limited voice and also opportunities to make their perspectives heard. The narrative worldwide is largely dominated by men, male perspectives and men’s voices. This actually compromises democracy, and the ability and freedom to speak...

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