Participation

"The equation is simple: When girls are healthy and in school; when legal frameworks and financial access support women; when women's lives are free of violence and discrimination, nations thrive.”

“The empowerment and rights of women must be at the heart of everything we do.”

“In North Africa and the Middle East…We are also supporting these countries' economies through our stewardship of the G8 Deauville Partnership this year: leading efforts to boost trade and investment in the region, helping small and medium-sized enterprises; and, crucially, promoting greater participation by women.

“The empowerment of women, recognition of their central role in communities, and protection against discrimination in the various fields are imperative needs for the international community. The UAE is proud of the significant measures it has taken in this regard, which guarantees the UAB a high ranking among the countries of the region in this respect.”

‘Gender equality and the empowerment of women and youth is pursued in all levels of decision making. Tuvalu has formulated in 2012 a "Family Protection Bill" that aims at safeguarding our women and girls against sexual and gender based violence, domestic violence and rape.

“We also believe that women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities must be treated fairly and encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of life. Particularly in situations of conflict, vulnerable groups are often at the greatest risk of violence. We therefore support the UN initiative to end sexual violence in conflict”

“Increased participation by women in politics and business lead to clear improvements for the public good and to less corruption.”

"Gender equality is first and foremost a question of ensuring the same human, economic and social rights for half of the world's population. Something that should be self evident. Still every year, one billion women are subject to sexual or physical violence. Still women are refused equal access to health services, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.

"The early recognition of the crucial role women play in political and socio-economic development, amply warrants Sri Lanka's sense of pride with the world's first elected woman Prime Minister, the late Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike. Sri Lanka has been rated 16th in the World Gender Parity Index."

"What will serve as both a factor for and outcome of growth will be to mobilize the power of women, a point almost self-evident at this gathering…There is a theory called "womenomics," which asserts that the more the advance of women in society is promoted, the higher the growth rate becomes…Creating an environment in which women find it comfortable to work and enhancing opportunities for women to work and to be ac