Jakarta (ANTARA) - The number of women in decision-making positions needs to be increased to realize inclusive development, Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Bintang Puspayogasaid."Women must have access to be involved and participate in the planning and implementation of programs and budget policies and exercising control over their implementation," she added here on Tuesday. t a national seminar on "Women's Leadership Innovation in the Education and Regional Sectors," she said that women and men have equal opportunities to be politically active and make various decisions and policies. She expressed the hope that equal opportunities between women and men can result in more representative and inclusive policies. ccording to her, women's leadership with a gender perspective and the encouragement of children's rights must be supported by all parties. "We do not rule out the role of men because, after all, women's progress cannot be separated from men's participation, role, and support," she said.

Source: Antara News Agency