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Chancellor Angela Merkel Addresses AJC Virtual Global Forum Opening Plenary

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Sunday, June 14, 2020
The Holocaust and the United States, American Jewish Committee, Politicians, Angela Merkel, Federal Government of Germany, Merkel, Government of Germany

NEW YORK, June 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel, addressing the opening plenary of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Virtual Global Forum, praised the leading global Jewish advocacy organization as a "strong partner" of Germany over many decades.

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  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel, addressing the opening plenary of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Virtual Global Forum, praised the leading global Jewish advocacy organization as a "strong partner" of Germany over many decades.
  • This is the second time that Chancellor Merkel addressed an AJC Global Forum.
  • In 2010, AJC honored Chancellor Merkel with its prestigious Light Unto the Nations Award, at a ceremony in Berlin.
  • There have also been several private meetings between the German leader and AJC delegations since she became Chancellor in 2005.

Progress for working women has stalled, according to The Economist's 2019 glass-ceiling index

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Friday, March 8, 2019
Women, Gender studies, Politicians, Gender, Sexism, Employment discrimination, Feminist economics, Angela Merkel, Women in government, Merkel, Glass ceiling, Woman

Turkey, Japan and South Korea continue to rank as the worst places to be a working woman inThe Economist's glass-ceiling index.

Key Points: 
  • Turkey, Japan and South Korea continue to rank as the worst places to be a working woman inThe Economist's glass-ceiling index.
  • Societal norms in Asia still expect women to choose between having a family or a career.
  • The index does reflect a few bright spots this year, including women in governmental positions of power.
  • Theresa May and Angela Merkel still hold their respective countries' highest office, which may inspire more women to run for election.

Progress for working women has stalled, according to The Economist's 2019 glass-ceiling index

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2019
Women, Gender studies, Politicians, Gender, Sexism, Employment discrimination, Feminist economics, Angela Merkel, Women in government, Merkel, Glass ceiling, Woman

Turkey, Japan and South Korea continue to rank as the worst places to be a working woman inThe Economist's glass-ceiling index.

Key Points: 
  • Turkey, Japan and South Korea continue to rank as the worst places to be a working woman inThe Economist's glass-ceiling index.
  • Societal norms in Asia still expect women to choose between having a family or a career.
  • The index does reflect a few bright spots this year, including women in governmental positions of power.
  • Theresa May and Angela Merkel still hold their respective countries' highest office, which may inspire more women to run for election.