“We have an unequivocal commitment to the empowerment of women in the labor market, liberal professions, entrepreneurship, political activity, and access to education, among others.”

“The third aspect concerns development and cooperation. The process of constructing a post-2015 development agenda requires renewed efforts to provide official development assistance and to promote innovative financing mechanisms, encouraging partnerships between countries, international bodies, civil society and the private sector.

“Where women are full participants in a country's politics or economy, societies are more likely to succeed. That's why we support the participation of women in parliaments and in peace processes; in schools and the economy.”

“This group has terrorized all who they come across in Iraq and Syria. Mothers, sisters and daughters have been subjected to rape as a weapon of war.”

“As Executive director of UN-Women, I had the privilege of seeing the conviction, solidarity and dedication with which UN staff help to promote the ideals, principles and mandates of the system. Without this work, the political decisions would be meaningless.”

“Women, peace and security are a priority issue for Chile on the Security Council agenda. Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the world has made progress in the protection of women and girls in armed conflicts. Our efforts to empower women and promote initiatives to combat violence against women and girls have been tireless. As a result, today women are at the center of the new development and peace architecture.

“We have enhanced the participation of women in political and economic life. (..) Sustainable development must include human rights.”

“Croatia will continue focusing its donor activities on gender and child-sensitive issues, on maternal health and prevention of mortality in children aged under five as well as on enhancing girls' education.”

“Nowadays we witness all around the world how heavy the toll in armed conflicts and wars is. In any humanitarian crisis, those paying the highest price of the conflict are civilians, especially women and children.”

“Earlier today, Croatia, as PBe Chair, and in cooperation with UN WOMEN, organized a high-level ministerial meeting on women's economic empowerment in peace-building. This meeting emphasized the critical role of women in peacebuilding processes and the fact that empowering women in the economy is essential for realizing women's rights and achieving broader development goals.”