Without female strength and unity, there is no greater participation of women in politics, said the Vice President of the Parliament of Montenegro Zdenka Popović, adding that only an economically independent woman is strong in society and ready to engage in politics.
The parliament announced that Popović, as part of the World Economic Forum and Women Political Leaders (WPL), participated in the "Representation Matter" dialogue, which brought together the world's most influential women with the aim of contributing to making this year a key moment for progress and increasing the number of women. in political leadership.
"We come from different countries, but we have the same concern, which is how to improve the participation of women in decision-making positions," said Popović.
She explained that in the Parliament of Montenegro they formed a Women's Club which does not have a president, but co-presidents, from the opposition and from the ruling majority.
"What we have realized in Montenegro is that without female strength and female unity, there is no greater participation of women in politics," the announcement states.
The task of the Women's Club, as she said, is to pass laws concerning women and children.
"We are already working on how to improve the economic position of women in society, because the only economically independent woman is a free woman who is strong in society and wants to be involved in politics," added Popović.
According to her, the focus is now on connecting with women leaders from the local level, "in order to improve the position and independence of women at the local level".
"The global call to action can no longer wait, we are reshaping the narrative, making the case for a more inclusive and just political landscape where women's voices not only resonate but actively shape the policies that define our shared future," the statement concluded.
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