“We wish especially that the international community define as a global priority the reduction of violence against women and children, as well as the universal access to justice. Only in a world without violence against women, providing justice for all, can a path be opened towards development based on full respect for human rights.”

“I can inform this Assembly that in urban areas of Guatemala City where homicides, extortions and insecurity were prevalent, we have managed to reinstate peace and social coexistence.

“Of particular concern to my delegation is the situation in Syria which poses a serious and growing threat to international peace and security. Scores of civilians continue to be the chief victims. Women and children and the elderly bear the brunt of the conflict. The use of chemical weapons in Syria is not only abhorrent, but also a crime against humanity.

"It's not enough to put girls in school and allow them just enough education to be deemed literate. We must keep them in school. Removing teen girls from school for any reason, let alone to marry them off, is an unacceptable practice that must end. African women have always been the backbone of our societies. Imagine the change they could effect in our countries if only we'd help them reach their full potential."

“Women account for more than 50 percent of Ghana's population. We believe that empowering them through education and encouraging them to take full control of their reproductive rights will not only help us realize our MDG goals faster, it will help us build a
better nation.”

“The national law on human rights, including the law on the rights of women and children, has been enacted and amended.”

“To achieve all MDGs, the country must continue to overcome daunting challenges such as child malnutrition, gender inequality in education, and impact by UXO contamination. Nevertheless.”

“Everywhere, men and women who want to live in freedom are confronted by the forces of tyranny. The question is: are we going to be actors or spectators in this confrontation?”

“We are set to work diligently to ensure we close the gap in gender enrolment disparity and provide free education and an equitable chance for all to be literate.”

“As required by the other noble millennium goal, the Haitian government, anxious to promote gender equity, has made significant efforts to ensure equality between men and women. If Haitian society has always given prominence to women, the Haitian government has initiated strong initiatives to allow women access to positions of responsibility in the public administration. And the cabinet over 35% of women, and large portfolios.”