General Women, Peace and Security

“On official international indicators, South Africa is doing well on MDG 3, to promote and empower women.”

“Next year marks twenty years since the Beijing Conference which adopted the Beijing Platform for Action. The anniversary provides an opportunity for the UN and the international community to reflect and take forward the struggle for the emancipation of women from all forms of discrimination.”

“Emphasis is put on the fight for gender equality, empowerment of women, access to quality education, and elimination of all forms of gender-based violence and violence against children....These issues, among others, are vital for Peru.”

“We see ourselves as an emerging country...that has built an inclusive social platform for equal opportunities and gender equality, justice, and security.”

“In our approach, the key priority is to promote the rights of vulnerable groups - rights of children, youth, elderly, persons with disability, LGBT persons and gender equality and the fight against discrimination.”

"I do not have the slightest doubt that the creation of a society in which women shine holds the key to changing the entirety of society."

“In Colombia, we are seeking peace because the suffering of our fellow citizens hurts us, because we do not want any more victims, women or children in war. […] In confrontation, it is imperative to recover ethical principles, which are fundamental to humanity, and to remove children, women and civilians from these tragedies.”

“Transformation is our goal. I can think of no better place to start than with opening doors and shattering ceilings for women and girls. Stereotypes continue to be deeply entrenched. Look at any crisis -- from poverty to disaster to disease to illiteracy -- and you will see women and girls suffering the most. We cannot fulfill 100 per cent of the world's potential by excluding 50 per cent of the world's people.”

“Namibia supports the participation of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations around the world. In this context, we call for the full implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.”

“Presently, Namibia has deployed one of the largest female police contingents to the African Union/United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”

“The coming year will mark the 20th anniversary of the World Conference on Women that was held in Beijing in 1995. I would like to note, with great pride, that it will also mark the 40th anniversary of Ghana's establishment of the National Council on Women and Development, which has since been renamed the Department of Gender.”

“This Organization [The UN] protects our children; preserves world heritage and promotes the empowerment and advancement of women around the world.”

“My Government tirelessly combats violence against women in all its forms. We consider the 21st century to be the century of women."