Ban Ki-moon, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Extracts to this Statement:
In Nigeria, Boko Haram's murderous onslaught gains strength, with shocking im...
Extract:
“In Nigeria, Boko Haram's murderous onslaught gains strength, with shocking impacts on women and girls.”
“Even where there is no overt warfare, violence still mars lives. Men prey on women across the globe, from battlefields to streets, from public spaces to the privacy of the home.”
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Transformation is our goal. I can think of no better place to start than with...
Extract:
“Transformation is our goal. I can think of no better place to start than with opening doors and shattering ceilings for women and girls. Stereotypes continue to be deeply entrenched. Look at any crisis -- from poverty to disaster to disease to illiteracy -- and you will see women and girls suffering the most. We cannot fulfill 100 per cent of the world's potential by excluding 50 per cent of the world's people.”
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
General Women, Peace and Security