Implementation

“We will also continue to support the work of UN Women, as we have done since its inception. Equality between women and men, the full participation of women in all areas, and real efforts to end violence against women and girls are all indispensable for development and constitute a priority for Spain, both nationally and internationally.”

“We welcome UN Women's new Executive Secretary, Madam Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and assure her of our cooperation. We note with concern UN Women 2013-2017 Strategic Plan is under funded. We call for political and financial support for the Plan. We support the Executive Director's call that priority be given to the economic empowerment of women in rural areas.

“In addition of a strong support to furthering the concept and structural development of the UN peace-building and peacekeeping capacities, Montenegro recognizes the importance of the rule of law and protection of civilians, in particular women and children, and advocates consistent realization of the mandate of UN missions in this field.

"First, Japan respects the activities of UN Women and intends to become one of its leading contributors and thus an exemplary country in the area. Japan will also work closely with relevant international organizations. Second, as other like-minded countries have already done, Japan also intends to develop a national action plan regarding women, peace, and security, in cooperation with people working at the grass-roots level.

"I also stated that, 'Japan respects the activities of U.N. Women that is responsible for women's issues within the United Nations. We intend to become one of its leading contributors and thus a model country in the area.' Over the past year, Japan increased its contributions to U.N. Women fivefold, and in the future we will further increase the number of projects we support. We are also very pleased that next year, U.N.

“As Executive director of UN-Women, I had the privilege of seeing the conviction, solidarity and dedication with which UN staff help to promote the ideals, principles and mandates of the system. Without this work, the political decisions would be meaningless.”