General Women, Peace and Security

"In addition, Zambia has for the first time entrusted the running of governance and legal-judicial institutions to our women folk. The inspector-general of police is female, chief justice and deputy are female, chairperson of the anti-corruption commission is female, and so is the commissioner for the drug enforcement commission. I remain convinced that they will improve our record and surpass the nation's expectations."

"All people enjoy equal rights, including a right to peacefully participate in decision-making on the future of their country, irrespective of their origin, religious or political opinions, and gender."

"Meanwhile, we will improve our social programmes that cater to our most vulnerable citizens, including the disabled, the elderly, and women and children at risk, in order to ensure that no Timorese citizen is marginalized or socially left out."

"This theme allows us to reflect on some of the conflict situations around the world, including in Africa. These conflicts have a devastating effect on the lives of millions, especially women and children."

"At the internal level, we need to improve our information systems in a way that we can have a better awareness of social, territorial and gender inequalities, as well as a better awareness of its impact on nature."

"Between 2007 and 2009, the worldwide unemployment rate for youth had its greatest increase ever recorded: from 11.9% to 13.0%. Young women have had more difficulty than young men in finding work."

"Woman's sublime role and personality, as a heavenly being, a manifestation of divine image and beauty, and the main pillar of every society, has been damaged and abused by the powerful and the wealthy."

"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.

"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."