Why is the world SLOW to recognize the importance and value of women???

This past week, the UN held meetings to compose the major document for the June Rio+20 Conference (or World Wide Earth Summit Meeting) taking place in Brazil.  In previous UN documents, women have wondered if they were part of earth's population.  At last, in the draft for Rio+20 women are to "play a meaningful role at all levels". "We call for the removing barriers that have prevented women from being full participants in the economy and unlocking their potential ... '

Many months ago, in addressing the issue of women, this YouTube video was presented. It's message needs to be shared again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=WIvmE4_KMNw

This YouTube video continues with the same message, with a more poignant view of reality for a young girl.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8xgF0JtVg&feature=relmfu