General Women, Peace and Security

“In a democracy everyone has a place and a role. As friends and supporters of we urge all of us to ensure the Arab spring will advance the rights of all people, towards societies of democracy and social justice, where our sisters in the Arab world are allowed to thrive in the same way as our brothers - and women and men enjoy equal rights.”

“The social politics formulated [in my country] are based on the promotion of and improvement of the rights and well being of youth and women. The guaranteeing of equality and the empowerment of women through access to care for women and their protection from all forms of discrimination and violence is a national priority.”

"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."

"The Bahamas has made significant strides in the areas of maternal and child health and HIV/AIDS.

"We place special attention to continuous improvements of fundamental human rights of women and girls in different post-conflict societies. Women and children do not have armies to protect them or trade unions to negotiate on their behalf. And yet, more and more women are becoming the primary breadwinners in their families.

"The FSM supports greater participation of women in social, political, and economic development. We look to development partners to enhance our investment in ensuring that their potentials are nurtured and realized through quality education, healthcare services, and security measures against domestic violence and gender-based violence.

"As a member of the Human Rights Council and the ECOSOC, we promote justice,peace, democracy ,gender equality, secularism, rule of law, right of minorities and of vulnerable groups."

"Women are the backbone of the family and the bedrock of a nation. They bring life into the world. They sense the cries of an infant. Their instincts are to care for the old, the sick and those in need. Our mothers, sisters and daughters share a core value of caring for others. We need more women leaders."

"Tonga joined other Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum in adopting, as an important part of the PIF Communique this year, a Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration."

"It sets a valuable political platform for investing in empowering and encouraging women and young girls as a vital part of Tongan society and the region's future."

"Should the girl in Aleppo or Benghazi not be able to share the same opportunities, and dreams, and hopes as a boy in Arlington or Birmingham?"