At the same time, unfinished business from the MDGs must figure prominently i...

“At the same time, unfinished business from the MDGs must figure prominently in the post-2015 development agenda. The focus should be on ending extreme poverty in one generation and promote sustainable development in all its dimensions. Empowerment of women and girls, and access to basic services such as health and education, must not drop off the agenda. On the contrary, we must commit to doing more to close these gaps.”

“Gender-based discrimination, including the denial of the rights of women and girls, remains the single most widespread driver of inequalities in today's world. For Denmark, it is critical that gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are reflected in the post-2015 agenda. This is also underscored by the High Level Panel report.”