We are a model country where gender equality is concerned.

This is very remarkable in the times we live in and with the importance we give to gender equality here.

We are beginning to see changes. We are working on an interim national constitution that recognizes gender equality and child rights, which are often ignored by customary law.

What happened on the road to gender equality? A lot of work happened.

Gender equality is a precondition to overcoming starvation, poverty and epidemics.

Even during difficult times, he contributed to positive developments in his own country as in the other Baltic states and paved the way for them to come closer to Europe.