“It’s important to be aware of what’s going on in the world and to think about how you can start to make a difference, even when you’re a kid.”
The Gender Index examines the statements delivered by the representatives of Member States and delegations with an ob
Participation: "Canada is spearheading the Elsie Initiative – a practical plan to act on our shared promise to
“Taking in to account that this is only the fourth time in the history of this organization that a woman leads this i
“Human rights, including women's rights and children's rights, are among the most fundamental values of the United Na
“I want to stress that over 140 million Indians have taken Mudra loans.
“We emphasize the fact that Your Excellency is only the fourth woman to undertake such a noble function and
I would now like to conclude without underscoring the efforts made by national authorities with regard to the most re
“We honor his tireless efforts towards making the world more peaceful and humane by fighting against inequality and i
“This year’s theme is inevitably linked to the UN reform process.
“During the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women, nominations were invited for her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka
At the core of the development dimension of our foreign policy is the strengthening of economic opportunities and the
Implementation of the SDGs in Turkmenistan has an especially prominent social orientation.
“We face many challenges to dignity of individuals, global prosperity, and sustainable development, including gender
“We emphasize the fact that Your Excellency is only the fourth woman to undertake such a noble function and we hope t
The Republic of Congo encourages all initiatives that contribute the maintenance of peace in Libya.
General WPS: “In several parts of the world, gender equality is but a distant hope.
Human rights: "In the field of protection and promotion of human rights at the national level, significant p
General WPS/human rights: “The Bahamas remains committed to the protection and promotion of human rights and t
General WPS/displacement/humanitarian response/human rights: “The fundamental undertaking by all nations set o
“Guyana fully recognizes the necessary, nay critical, contribution of women and girls to its sustainable development.
“As Greece has after all done: by granting citizenship to second generation immigrants born and raised in our country
We hope to support the effectiveness of local programmes and along the same path of presidential and legislative elec
“Denmark is running for a seat on the Human Rights Council for the term 2019 to 2021.
“From feeding over 104 million people in over 80 countries every year, to assisting millions of refugees and protecti
“Millions of people live under a shadow of dreadful wars, such as in Syria, Yemen and many other corners of the Globe
“Iceland is a small country with high ambitions. A gender equal world is one of those.
“In almost every major crisis of the last decade - from Syria to Ukraine, from Myanmar to Yemen - the UN Security Cou
“An Organisation which emerged from the ashes of war for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security,
“We must concern ourselves with creating a life and an international community built on the base of principles and va
“At the domestic level, my Government has established priority areas including job creation; access to quality educat
In keeping with our commitments, we will focus our mandate from the Security Council on the protection of the most vu
Advocacy for women and girls cannot be left out.
The human being should be more at the center of our concerns, illustrated with conferences that dealt with major issu
“Women’s empowerment and participation have been a major factor in Bangladesh’s outstanding development.
“Having said that, I must also say that it is indeed a pleasure to see a fellow stateswoman presiding over this impor
“It is a great joy and personal satisfaction to me to see a woman preside over this Assembly.
Investments should be reoriented towards strengthening the collection of data on sustainable development and those re
“I am deeply touched by the misery that war and conflict bring, whether it's talking with internally displaced women
“The Republic of Korea is also increasing its assistance to people who are suffering from human rights violations and
“Our chairmanship of the Third Committee during the 73rd session comes at a crucial time as we have aimed to initiate
National financing, even with all the efforts we make, will not be enough.
We must also note a deterioration in the situation of human rights in the world.
Protection: We give special importance to end violence and discrimination against women.
“The digital revolution is being used to discriminate against women and reinforce our maledominated culture.
We exclude those that are different, the poor, the old, the young, we abuse the woman, the girl, the indigenous woman
“Concerted efforts and the alliance of all the nations are necessary to contain the risks of nuclear confrontation an
The importance of incorporating women and girls into each SDG covered at HLPF 2018 is illustrated through gendered an
Period of the review: 1 - 30 April 2018
Prepared by Ijechi Nwaozuzu
Period of the review: 12 February - 7 May 2018