“The empowerment of women, recognition of their central role in communities, and protection against discrimination in the various fields are imperative needs for the international community. The UAE is proud of the significant measures it has taken in this regard, which guarantees the UAB a high ranking among the countries of the region in this respect.”

“The UAE firmly believes in the importance of human development at national and international levels, which can only be achieved through respect for human rights and equality among all people without discrimination on grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, language or any other reason.”

“There is no justification for bloodshed and sufferings of the civilian population [in Syria] - women and children, more than million and a half of refugees and internally displaced persons, and tens of thousands of foreign citizens who found themselves in the danger zone.”

" In spite of some mistakes by some of our actors, Uganda has been able to achieve and will achieve the following MDGs by 2015: Promote gender equality: - already achieved"

‘Gender equality and the empowerment of women and youth is pursued in all levels of decision making. Tuvalu has formulated in 2012 a "Family Protection Bill" that aims at safeguarding our women and girls against sexual and gender based violence, domestic violence and rape.

“We are also committed to work already underway on the establishment of the sustainable development goals...A focus on gender equality and the need for greater engagement of civil society in national efforts for sustainable development.”

“As we move forward with the work of the Open-ended Working Group on the Sustainable Development Goals, of which Trinidad and Tobago is a member, we have already seen certain areas in which consensus are emerging.

“Trinidad and Tobago therefore also supports your announcement Mr. President, to commence in a robust manner, during the current session of this Assembly, deliberations aimed at arriving at a development agenda for the post 2015 period. We support your plans to convene High-Level events aimed at addressing, women, the young and civil society; human rights and the rule of law; and, south- south cooperation and ICT development.”

“Sustainable Energy is central in order to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including many Development goals that extend far beyond the Energy sector-eradicating poverty; increasing food production; providing clean Water, improving public health; enhancing education; creating economic opportunity; and empowering women, as well as an integral part of creating Sustainable Development, including Environmental Sustainability&he

“We also believe that women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities must be treated fairly and encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of life. Particularly in situations of conflict, vulnerable groups are often at the greatest risk of violence. We therefore support the UN initiative to end sexual violence in conflict”