In my country, women have been fundamental in overcoming social inequalities....

In my country, women have been fundamental in overcoming social inequalities. Mothers play a central role in our income distribution programs. It is they who manage the resources that allow families to invest in the health and education of their children. Yet my country, like every country in the world, still has much work ahead of it when it comes to empowering women. I congratulate Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for making women a priority during his tenure at the head of the United Nations. I welcome in particular the creation of UN-WOMEN and pay tribute to its Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet.