Participation: "Canada is spearheading the Elsie Initiative – a practical plan to act on our shared promise to double the number of women in peacekeeping operations. We set that as a goal, first and foremost, because of our shared belief in the fundamental equal rights of women.”

Participation: "We also know that having women in the ranks – and in charge –makes peacekeeping more effective and its results more durable.” 

General WPS: "In the region, Nicaragua has a high recognition as a factor of regional stability, peace and security with important positive indicators in economic, political, social development, poverty reduction, gender equity and citizen security, being a barrier against international organized crime, Maras and Gangs, terrorism and narcoactivity, all state policies that we continue to develop."

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General Gender Equality:

 “Allow me, to begin by congratulating you on your election to the presidency of the Seventy Third Session of the General Assembly. Your assumption of this important office contributes to our progress in breaking down the barriers of inequality - with you one of only four women to have held this position in seventy-three years.”  

General Gender Equality:

Participation: … women occupy an important position in terms of candidature as well as the seats that have been gained, especially since the position of chairperson of the local council district of Nouakchott is female.

Sexual and gender-based violence:

This statement was made by WILPF WPS Director Abigail Ruane as an intervention on behalf of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom to the Women, Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) Civil Society Consultation with WPHF Global Advocate Kristin Bell.

Implementation/Protection: "We have reinforced our democracy by passing laws to empower girls and women and protect them from violence.” 

This is the statement made by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom WPS Director Abigail Ruane at the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network Meeting “The Security Council and Women, Peace and Security: Fostering Practical Action” in September 2018.

General WPS: “In several parts of the world, gender equality is but a distant hope. Women’s rights are under increasing pressure.”

Participation: “Women must unfold their potential — without questions— to the benefit of all. We must ensure that she decides.”