Implementation

“With the establishment of UN-Women, the United Nations took a big step forward in mainstreaming the gender dimension into its work. As an ardent supporter of women's rights and participation in all sectors of society, I must commend UN-Women for the way. It has been evolving as we look forward to the establishment of its regional offices.

“We also recognize the critical importance of protecting our women and girls from violence and discrimination. Papua New Guinea is taking a proactive approach through education, advocacy and legislation to prevent gender-based violence. We have made violence against women and girls a crime punishable by law.

“To date, we have reported to the Human Rights Council on work done relating to the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in July 2010.”

“As a further indication of our commitment to protect the rights of migrants, the Philippines will be co-hosting a GFMD regional meeting in Manila on “International Migrant Domestic Care Workers at the Interface of Migration and Development” later this month, with the support of UN Women, ILO and IOM."

“We are also instituting measures to enhance the role and status of women, and in strengthening their protection, through the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), whose foundation predates the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), through the key legislation of the Magna Carta of Women and through the Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development (PPGRD) 1995-2015.”

“We also recognize the important role of women as agents of change - not mere victims - in all initiatives related to the resolution of disputes and conflicts.

“The United Arab Emirates has also been focusing its efforts on reducing gender discrimination. Therefore, we look forward to taking an active role in the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), based on our successful national experience in empowering the women of the United Arab Emirates, who actively participate in managing the affairs of the State as well as the community.”

“Montenegro stands ready to increase its participation in peacekeeping operations, in accordance with its capacities and in line with international efforts.

“I have tried to make use of the relevant international platforms to promote the advancement of women. I also hope to bring Liechtenstein's expertise and passion for women's issues to the Commission on the Status of Women during the term 2015 – 2019. I am grateful to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his strong leadership in this area.”

”The UN must continue its irreplaceable work on behalf of women and Grenada is pleased to serve on the board of UN Women and to contribute to its endeavours.”