"We express serious concern over the extensive forms of sexual violence inflicted to innocent women, children and even men in armed conflicts around the world. My country endorsed the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict launched on 24 September at a side event of the General Debate of the august General Assembly."

“The world clamors for food instead of weapons, for the billion men, women, and children who suffer from the cruelest punishment inflicted on humanity: hunger”

“As I speak, hundreds of millions of children, men and women in the North Kivu Province are deprived of peace and subjected to inhuman and degrading acts, falling victim to profound evil and the philosophy of might. Some children are stripped of the right to attend school and forced to bear and use firearms in order to kill others, even their own brothers and sisters.

“For over a year now, the thousands of our Syrian brothers and sisters have lost their lives due to an escalating cycle of violence.”

“The forces of medievalism seek a world in which women and minorities are subjugated, in which knowledge is suppressed, in which not life but death is glorified. These forces clash around the globe, but nowhere more starkly than in the Middle East. Israel stands proudly with the forces of modernity.

"Algeria's President has given new impetus to reform to ensure the rule of law and women's empowerment. The legislative elections of May 10 2012 registered a significant augmentation of women's representation' women accounted for 146 members of parliament, or one third of the lower chamber."

“In our country, indeed, it was not until 1971 that women were entitled to vote, yet only 40 years later, in 2011, the people of Andorra elected a parliament with the second highest number of female representatives in the world.”

“Our membership of the Human Rights Council is an opportunity to continue working on the key priorities Austria pursued during the Security Council membership in 2009/2010: the protection of civilians, the safety of journalists, the implementation of resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, the freedom of religion and belief, as well as the protection of children from violence and abuse.”

“A number of delegations presented their views on improving the Human Rights Treaty Body system. Speakers also underscored the importance of ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women.”

“I also want to commend the Secretary General for his tireless efforts to advance dialogue and cooperation, and his firm commitment to the core values and principles of the United Nations.