Ban Ki-moon, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

Secretary General

Extracts to this Statement: 

The empowerment and rights of women must be at the heart of everything we do....

Extract: 

“The empowerment and rights of women must be at the heart of everything we do.”

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Participation

The equation is simple: When girls are healthy and in school; when legal fram...

Extract: 

"The equation is simple: When girls are healthy and in school; when legal frameworks and financial access support women; when women's lives are free of violence and discrimination, nations thrive.”

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Participation
Human Rights

I add my voice to those of the leaders who will gather this afternoon to adop...

Extract: 

"I add my voice to those of the leaders who will gather this afternoon to adopt a strong declaration on sexual violence in conflict.”

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence