Burkina Faso gives particular importance to all issues linked with the enhancement of women and to this end has spared no effort in social and political participation of Burkina women. We are pleased for this reason by the launching of UN Women and our hope is that this new body, which is in need of adequate resources, will a true catalyzer of UN activities for the defense of the rights of women. More specifically, we expect UN Women to provide greater support for politics promoting the status of women in developing countries.