Statement of Marshall Islands, September, 2016

As in many parts of the world, sadly, domestic violence is a serious issue in the Pacific. UN SDG Goa1 5 commits to ending worldwide domestic violence against women and girls, and my government is moving forward with our own commitment to build safe houses - the first one to be known as Weto In Mour, for abused women. And it may be that the Pacific - and the world - must adjust to a new era, where the voice of women and girls gains its rightful place in community, home, and all levels of politics - from the local to the UN.