This report is the draft ministerial declaration of the high-level segment of the 2018 session of the Economic and Social Council and the high-level political forum on sustainable development, convened under the auspices of the Council, submitted by the President of the Council, Marie Chatardová (Czechia). It reaffirms the commitment of ministers and high representatives to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with reference to advancing gender equality. Please download the entire article below.