“As a post conflict country, we are aware that sexual violence in conflict is one of the greatest and most persistent injustices in the world today. We are therefore supportive of the UK Government's Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative and subsequently, the ‘Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict'. We support the work of the UN Office of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict.

“The international community must recognize the vital role of women and youth and their enhanced participation and leadership in all areas of sustainable development.”

"Promotion of gender equality and women's empowerment should be one of the core issues in the post-2015 development agendas.”

“We are also alarmed that migrants, particularly women and children, continue to be victims of trafficking. National and international efforts to prevent trafficking, to prosecute traffickers and to assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of victims have to be strengthened.”

“The Philippines supports change and reform in the UN to strengthen its ability to meet new demands and deliver its mandate in the most effective, transparent, accountable, and efficient manner. . . . For example, if we were to elect a woman to be the next Secretary General of the United Nations, this would be a powerful signal on gender equality and empowerment.”

“Fourteen years ago, a shared vision of a decent and secure life for all our peoples motivated us to adopt the Millennium Development Goals. We all vowed to undertake a mission to fight poverty and disease, grant children of school age access to primary education, improve gender equality, care for mothers and children . . . and mobilize international partnerships and resources to help those in great need. . . .

“My government has helped with the capital for the first national Women's bank as well as micro-credit schemes to involve our grassroots people become owners and drivers of their future wellbeing.”

“My government values out women and girls who constitute half our population as equal development partners. We are making sure that gender empowerment and equality continue to be a cornerstone of our responsible sustainable development. We therefore support the work of UN Women.”

“Article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations states that the principal purposes of the Organization are to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among nations and to achieve international cooperation in the economic, social, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.”

“Successful mediation also calls for the full and equal participation of women at all stages. Women are certainly most often the victims of conflicts, but we should also understand that they are essential participants for any mediation efforts to bear long lasting successes.”

"We are determined to continue empowering women, nationally and internationally; and to allow our youth to contribute to the elaboration of Egypt's vision for the world and for its future.”