While these efforts...to eradicate sexual violence in conflict, to eliminate ...

“While these efforts...to eradicate sexual violence in conflict, to eliminate early forced marriage and to improve maternal and newborn health...are essential, we must do more than react to crises. We must invest in opportunities for women and girls. We must ensure that women participate fully in all parts of our society and in all the countries of these United Nations. This will help us build a stronger, more secure, more prosperous and more peaceful world. It is in every nation's self-interest to ensure every young girl realizes her full potential.”