Participation

“Full and equal participation by women is another essential component in building peaceful stable societies. Women are key agents of change and must be full protagonists in our ongoing global story. Political will is a crucial element of driving women's empowerment and gender equality forward.

“...deepens the Palestinian enlightened traditions of tolerance, coexistence and non-exclusion; that strengthens the culture of peace; that promotes the role of women;...”

“The Federal Government is committed to inclusivity and is taking concrete steps to engage all Somalis in the political process of nation-building – including women and minority groups – observing the principles of Somali-Somali dialogue."

“Our commitment to fulfilling the Security Council resolution 1325 remains firm too. Because women's leadership is essential to achieving peace and security. The important role that women play as change agents in politics, economic development and society cannot be emphasized enough.”

“The special role in maintaining peace and advancing development lies with women. In particular we see the role of women in achieving successful conflict resolution and sustainable development of post-conflict societies. We strongly advocate women's economic empowerment for peacebuilding and development.

“Next year, we will also reflect our progress in the Women, Peace and Security agenda, fifteen years after it was established by Security Council resolution 1325. Clearly, we will have to find new strategies to protect women in conflict from violence, in particular sexual violence. And clearly, we are still far from using the full potential of women as agents of peace.

“The international community must recognize the vital role of women and youth and their enhanced participation and leadership in all areas of sustainable development.”

"Promotion of gender equality and women's empowerment should be one of the core issues in the post-2015 development agendas.”

“The Philippines supports change and reform in the UN to strengthen its ability to meet new demands and deliver its mandate in the most effective, transparent, accountable, and efficient manner. . . . For example, if we were to elect a woman to be the next Secretary General of the United Nations, this would be a powerful signal on gender equality and empowerment.”

“In Iceland and the other Nordic Countries the revolution in women's education and the high level of female participation in the labor market has been the basis of welfare and economic prosperity.”

“The role of women in achieving sustainable development - both at the level of civil society and at the level of political leadership - has proven to be an important factor in the creation of an atmosphere of tolerance and the choice for dialogue, instead of resorting to violence.”