The United Nations; through the numerous conferences i t has organized, the international convent ions and agreements i t has concluded, in addition to resolutions and statements it has adopted; was able to unite our visions, guide our endeavours, and mobilize our resources and our potential to consolidate our joint work to combat corruption, strengthen the rule of law and good governance, respect human rights as well as empowering women and b

We must ensure that the democratic changes underway are consolidated. And that the promise of profound improvements in human rights in the countries concerned, in particular in relation to the role of women, is fully realised

Our humanistic heritage defines the human being as the measure of all things. The principle of placing people first underpins our active support for United Nations campaigns on fundamental issues such as the abolition of the death penalty, the protection of freedom of religion or belief, and the ending of the practice of female genital mutilation.

The empowerment of women is an important aspect in this process. We welcome the creation of UN Women and look forward to working closely with this new organization in the area of gender main streaming. No less important is the issue of sexual and
reproductive health and rights of women.

Developing countries need investment, technology and market access for their products. They need assistance in the areas of education, health, women's empowerment and agriculture.

The most disadvantaged groups in this crisis are the children, women and youth. A youth without physical, intellectual or moral development cannot guarantee a generational relief that will assure the future of nations, thereby comes the need to provide mental and moral assistance to youth to assure the development of the continent in the future.

The recent adoption of the new Constitution of the Kingdom...also strengthens the participation of women in politics and in social and economic development.

We also reiterate the expression of our congratulations to Mr. Ban Ki-moon for his reelection as Secretary-General of the United Nations. We highly value the initiatives undertaken during his first mandate, in particular the establishment of UN Women, and fully support the priorities set for his second term.

Promoting and strengthening human rights and gender equality is a common responsibility. Failing to adhere fully to universally agreed principles in this area is simply not acceptable. Investment in and empowerment of girls and women so that they can participate fully in the political and economic lives of states is also essential for economic growth and prosperity.

he time has come for our men, women and children to live normal lives, for them to be able to sleep without waiting for the worst that the next day will bring; for mothers to be assured that their children will return home without fear of suffering killing, arrest or humiliation.