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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

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MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY

15 September 2009

The International Day of Democracy is a reaffirmation by the international community of its commitment to build participatory and inclusive societies, based on the rule of law and fundamental human rights.

In the midst of the worst global economic crisis in generations, we must find the most effective ways to continue progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. There is no better path than the focus of this year’s World Population Day: investing in women and girls.