"My country has also been a linchpin of the Peacebuilding Commission since its inception in 2005. Since February 2011, the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the United Nations, Ambassador Sylvie Lucas, is chairing the Guinea Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission.

"During this period we have witnessed transformation in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and Libya. We stand by them through this transition and encourage their efforts on the difficult road to consolidating democracy and the rule of law. We look forward to new structures that are inclusive of women and minorities and create conditions for further participation of citizens in political life."

"Once again, a woman's voice is opening the debate of the United Nations General Assembly. For many, we women are “half the sky”. But we want to be half of the Earth as well. With equal rights and opportunities. Free from all forms of discrimination and violence. Capable of building our own emancipation and, with it, of contributing to the emancipation of all."

"I would like from this podium to emphasize the need for the United Nations to give special attention to supporting issues of women and youth."

"We have made strong strides in gender equality, but much more must be done for girls' education and women's empowerment."

"Our development partners, including the UN and its Specialized Agencies, have remained faithful to our national agenda. They have supported our priority programs for women's empowerment, increased agricultural productivity and food security, roads and infrastructure and jobs creation. All of the UN Agencies must be capacitated to provide the support to government programs in these areas.

"We also call the United Nations to adopt appropriate solutions to end the crisis and the internal war in Syria and to put an end to all forms of violence against thousands of civilians in Syria including women and children."

"My action agenda highlights five imperatives, as I have set out in January this year: sustainable development, prevention, building a more secure world, helping countries in transition and empowering women and youth."

"The empowerment of women. The protection of children. The treaties and declarations that have extended the umbrella of protection. They are our touchstones."

"New commitments have been made through the Equal Futures Partnership to ensure that women and girls can fully participate in politics and pursue opportunity.And later today, I will discuss our efforts to combat the scourge of human trafficking."

"The future must not belong to those who bully women – it must be shaped by girls who go to school, and those who stand for a world where our daughters can live their dreams just like our sons."