“In our approach, the key priority is to promote the rights of vulnerable groups - rights of children, youth, elderly, persons with disability, LGBT persons and gender equality and the fight against discrimination.”
“Following up on the 'Ulaanbaatar Dialogue' initiative, we have successfully hosted a series of fruitful platforms - Women parliamentarians meeting, International research conference and City mayors meeting of Northeast Asian countries.”
"The democratic system involves, in essence, the participation of all the components of the civil society. The nature of African societies has imposed the establishment of positive discrimination in favor of women, allowing them access to elective offices and decision-making spheres in order to guarantee more gender justice”
“In North Nigeria, the Boko Haram movement continues to carry out criminal assassinations of innocent people, kidnapping of women and destruction of entire villages.”
"I also stated that, 'Japan respects the activities of U.N. Women that is responsible for women's issues within the United Nations. We intend to become one of its leading contributors and thus a model country in the area.' Over the past year, Japan increased its contributions to U.N. Women fivefold, and in the future we will further increase the number of projects we support. We are also very pleased that next year, U.N.
“It was on the same occasion last year that I spoke of the significance and importance of enhancing the power of women and appealed for us. To create a society in which women shine. Japan has now begun to work towards resolving the numerous issues we face together with private industries to increase women's participation in society as soon as possible.
“No peace or justice, stability or security can be guaranteed unless the basic rights of all human beings are respected and protected in every country, by all governments. We must pay special attention to the rights of the most vulnerable groups. Women's rights must be protected everywhere. We consider it crucial that empowering women and action against gender-based violence be implemented in accordance with UN Resolution 1325”
“In Colombia, we are seeking peace because the suffering of our fellow citizens hurts us, because we do not want any more victims, women or children in war. […] In confrontation, it is imperative to recover ethical principles, which are fundamental to humanity, and to remove children, women and civilians from these tragedies.”
“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.”
