“It’s important to be aware of what’s going on in the world and to think about how you can start to make a difference, even when you’re a kid.”
Reporting period: 26 September to 26 December 2018
MANDATE
Participation: "Canada is spearheading the Elsie Initiative – a practical plan to act on our shared promise to
“The Universal Declaration affirms the equal rights of men and women as flowing from their inherent dignity and worth
The national independent electoral commission under the new constitution has just been established this respects poli
As we continue to pursue gender equality across all borders and spheres of endeavour, your assumption to the seat of
At the core of the development dimension of our foreign policy is the strengthening of economic opportunities and the
“While we-together with our partners- militarily take out and dismantle all terrorists hideouts, we are also engaging
The Special Program for the Creation of Jobs for Young People and Women (PSCE / IF) aims to promote access to jobs an
General WPS: “In several parts of the world, gender equality is but a distant hope.
Human rights: "In the field of protection and promotion of human rights at the national level, significant p
Participation: “Let me begin by congratulating you on your election and in particular, for being only the four
Participation: “Through the resources provided under the Peacebuilding Fund we have been able to facilitate d
Protection: When the Council is prevented from acting, civilians and especially women and children pay even a heavier
Participation/Implementation: Sem Idriss Deby Itno, President of the Republic, Head of State, instituted a l
General WPS/Participation: The creation of an inclusive society underpins the elimination of inequalities and
“Nowhere is the crisis of multilateralism more painfully evident than in Syria.
We hope to support the effectiveness of local programmes and along the same path of presidential and legislative elec
ISIS ravaged women. It killed Shiite Turkmen women, it burned some of them alive.
“Mr President, Australia like the United Nations is committed to improving humanitarian assistance in fragile setting
“Millions of people live under a shadow of dreadful wars, such as in Syria, Yemen and many other corners of the Globe
“Azerbaijan has been the first country in the Muslim world granting women the right to vote as early as in 1918.
Human Rights: “In an increasingly uncertain world it is more important than ever that we remember
“The situation in Palestine, as well as Yemen and Syria, continue to be a source of great concern for the i
Participation: Today as this Assembly is led by a woman, the fourth woman to do so in the 73 years of its exis
Participation: "I would like to begin by highlighting that this is the first time in history that a Latin Ame
Participation: “Suffice to say, the multiparty Georgian Parliament a century ago included five wom
Participation: … women occupy an important position in terms of candidature as well as the seats t
Allow me, to begin by congratulating Madam President, I would like to congratulate you for being elected as President
General Gender Equality:
Participation/ General WPS:
Participation: I would like to extend my greetings to the President of the General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Es
Participation: We have made advances towards equality between men and women in our education and employment
Participation: “We fully support the participation of women in political decision-making
“We further reiterate our commitment to the rule of law, the alleviation of poverty, gender equality, the elimination
Protection: "Regrettably, violence against women continues to be found in every region.
Participation: I celebrate that for the first time in history, a Latin American woman who presides over the
Participation: “This places a responsibility on us, as leaders, not only to p
Participation: I congratulate Mrs.
Participation: We are pleased that the most democratic and representative organ of this organization is led by
Participation: I would like to congratulate the President for being elected to lead these debates.
Participation: "Zambia is delighted that after a decade, (2007 to 2018), a woman has yet again taken up this
Participation:
Prepared by: Colleen Bromberger
Period: April 2018 - July 2018
Prepared by Mikayla Varunok
The importance of incorporating women and girls into each SDG covered at HLPF 2018 is illustrated through gendered an