Statement of Monaco at the General Assembly Debate, September 22, 2016
Statement of Monaco
In this fragile and unjust world, we know that education, in particular that of girls, is the solution to many of the problems. It is through women that we enhance the values of tolerance and respect. This is why the education of girls, and more generally the equal access to education for all children, should be one of our priorities.
The strength of the UN is to unite us in the service of a common good. Bringing about this common good is still on our agenda today… It comes through the education of children and the establishment of true equality between men and women.
Statement of Monaco
At a time when women still suffer so much violence and discrimination, and the unacceptable increase of sexual violence, we must support the necessary action of UNICEF.
I wish, in this regard, to reiterate the full support of the Principality of Monaco for the goals of the Security Council Resolutions on women, peace and security, particularly regarding the protection of women in conflict and strengthening their role in the maintenance, restoration, and consolidation of peace.
Statement of Monaco
Every month, every week, every day, the Mediterranean is the shroud of dozens of women, children, and men desperate to escape their fate, but who we struggle to give the little that they demand: safety, basic needs, and the hope of a better place.