"As Ho Chi Minh quoted Thomas Jefferson in Viet Nam's All human life is precious, irrespective of race, religion or gender. Taking away a single life causes heart-breaking pain to a family whether right here in Manhattan or far away in a remote corner o f the earth.Therefore, any effort to prevent conflict must be valued and supported. Any effort to preserve peace must be fully exhausted.

“My country has taken appropriate actions to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment are achieved in the process of development. The actions of the Government include legislations amending gender discriminatory laws, addressing issues of domestic violence and submission of Universal Periodic Reports to ensure our compliance to the Human Rights Convention reporting framework.”

“It is here that we have called for the recognition of the rights of women, children and the disability who are caught up in conflicts and violence.”

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

"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.”

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

“In North Africa and the Middle East…We are also supporting these countries' economies through our stewardship of the G8 Deauville Partnership this year: leading efforts to boost trade and investment in the region, helping small and medium-sized enterprises; and, crucially, promoting greater participation by women.

"This ambition is at the heart of the UK's initiative to end sexual violence in conflict, and I would encourage all states, yet to do so, to endorse the declaration to Prevent Sexual Violence in Conflict. Over 115 states are already committed: we're sending a message to the victims of these devastating crimes that they are not alone and that their attackers will be punished.”

"And women and girls remain at the heart of our development agenda. They are the key to economic growth, so investing in girls' education is the single most effective thing we can do to break the cycle of poverty. We must end gender inequality, which is the root of violence against women."

“The UAB has also made significant strides in the fight against human trafficking and developed national legislation to stand firmly against this heinous crime.”