Statement of Honduras, October 2015

Honduras believes women are the missing and critical link in our global pact to attain sustainable development through a culture of peace. More than half the world's population cannot be relegated or marginalized from decisions and events that affect their lives and those of the next generations entrusted to them. Women by moral and human right must exercise their freedom, liberty, and choice in becoming equal participants and partners in issues related to conflict prevention, resolution and recovery. The only means to fully empower women is by women empowering themselves through their full exercise of economic and political rights - which are fundamental to dignity, security and well-being for all.