United Nations General Assembly: 65th Session General Debate
23-25 & 27-29 September 2010
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Gender Language Extracts:
Secretary-General of the United Nations
H.E. Ban Ki-moon,
23 September, 2010
Theme: Women
That is also why, last week, I named a dynamic new head of UN Women. In Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile, we found a global leader who can inspire millions of women and girls around the world. We must support her to the utmost. Because … by empowering women, we empower societies.”
President of the General Assembly
H.E Mr. Joseph Deiss, President of the General Assembly
23 September 2010
Theme: Women
With its 192 Member States, our General Assembly is a near-universal body and reflects the diversity of situations and interests at stake. It is there to promote the rights of every woman and man on our planet.
Afghanistan
H.E. Dr. Zalmai Rassoul, Minister of Foreign Affairs
27 September 2010
Theme: Participation, peace process
“With this objective in mind, the Afghan Government convened a "Consultative Peace Jirga" in May of this year. The Jirga fulfilled President Karzai's promise to consult and engage all Afghans in peace-building initiatives. The Jirga, which assembled tribal leaders, representatives of provincial councils, parliamentarians, businesses, civil society, and had over 20% female participation, helped to jump-start a representative peace and reconciliation process that will be pursued in conformity with our Constitution and human rights commitments.“
“The Afghan people will never forget the generosity and great sacrifice of the United States, NATO partners, and other international partners, whose men and women have bravely stood with us to defend our common security, and ensure peace and stability for Afghanistan.”
Albania
H.E. Mr. Bamir Topi, President of the Republic of Albania
23 September 2010
Theme: General Reference
The establishment of Gender Equality Entity is the testimony of the most recent and tangible success of the reform in the UN. The strengthening of the role of women in society will help not just politics but also the emancipation and harmonized development of them.
Algeria
H.E. Mr. Mourad Medelci, Minister for Foreign Affairs
27 September 2010
No relevant references.
Andorra
H.E. Mr. Jaume Bartumeu Cassany, Head of Government
27 September, 2010
Theme: General Reference, SGBV
"The struggle against violence towards women is one of the priorities of the government I represent. This past April we created the Ministry for Equality and Well-Being, which has the objective of coordinating all initiatives directed at improving the status of women as well as to promote new policies on gender. This year we celebrate fifteenth anniversary of the Declaration and Programme of Action adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing.
During the latest session of the Commission on the Status of Women which took place in March we acknowledged that the role of women is essential to ensuring sustainable social and economic development in general. The status of women has improved, but unfortunately not enough. We must continue to promote the rights of women and fight against domestic violence.
According to a report from the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime, the most lucrative illegal activity in Europe is human trafficking. In Europe, 84 percent of the people who are trafficked are destined for the global sex trade. It is important to approach this matter with an emphasis on protecting the victims, as surely the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, adopted on 30 July, will."
Women, gender equality, UN Women: "The government I represent welcomes the recent decision by the United Nations to create an entity for gender equality and strengthening the role of women: UN Women. It is my wish that this new structure be a great success and I pledge my country’s support."
Angola
H.E. Mr. Georges Rebelo Chikoti, Secretary of State for External Relations
28 September 2010
No relevant references
Antigua and Barbuda
H.E. Winston Baldwin Spencer, Minister of Foreign Affairs
27 September 2010
No relevant references.
Argentina
H.E. Ms. Cristina Fernández, President
24 September, 2010
No relevant references
Armenia
H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs
25 September 2010
No references
Australia
H.E. Mr. Kevin Rudd, Minister for Foreign Affairs
24 September 2010
Theme: General Reference, VAW, SEA
Australia applauds the initiative to create a new institution entitled UN WOMEN under the capable leadership of the new Under Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile. Australia looks forward to working with UN WOMEN on the vast array of challenges which half of humanity faces and for which our existing international frameworks have been found wanting.
The education of women and girls, and the security of women and giris from violence and sexual abuse and exploitation, must now become a core part of our global campaign for a fairer world.
Austria
H.E. Mr. Michael Spindelegger, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs
25 September 2010
Theme: General
“Equally, Austria attaches utmost importance to enhancing the role of women in conflict and post-conflict situations. Even 10 years after the adoption of Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, we can still witness major gaps: Women continue to be largely absent in peace processes and conflict resolution efforts, and crimes against them all too often remain unpunished. The latest shocking mass rapes in Eastern Congo demonstrate more than ever that there is urgent need for action. We cannot afford to ignore these gaps. The occasion of the 10th anniversary of resolution 1325, will, therefore, provide a crucial opportunity to work towards a more consistent implementation in promoting women’s issues in all aspects of international peace efforts. These efforts are fully supported by our development cooperation.
“Austria warmly welcomes the milestone decision of the General Assembly to establish ‘UN Women’, which will make the UN a stronger and more effective partner in the advancement of women worldwide. We are looking forward to working with Michele Bachelet towards our common goals.”
Azerbaijan
H.E. Mr. Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev, President
23 September 2010
No relevant references
The Bahamas
H.E. Mr. Theodore Brent Symonette, Deputy Prime Minister
28 September 2010
“The Bahamas welcome efforts by this Organization to continue to bring focus to women's issues. We applaud in this regard, the adoption of resolution 64/289 which approved the establishment of a new gender entity- “UN Women”.”
Bahrain
H. E. Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, Minister of Foreign Affairs
27 September 2010
No relevant reference
Bangladesh
H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister
25 September 2010
Theme: Participation:
“Our government has revived the "National Women Development Policy" adopted during our last tenure of office (1996- - 2001) . At present, beside the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, the Deputy Leader, and a Whip, there are 5 women cabinet ministers and 45 MPs against reserved seats. Moreover, 19 women MPs have been directly elected. Women also occupy 30% reserved seats in all governments. They are encouraged to participate in politics and administration, and are recruited in all professions, including the armed services. They are also serving in the United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
“ Another new initiative is the National Services Policy for providing youth and female with employment and skill development.”
Theme: Peacekeeping:
They are also serving in the United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Barbados
H.E. Maxine McClean, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
28, September, 2010
No reference to women.
Belarus
H.E. Mr. Sergei Aleinik, Deputy Foreign Minister
28 September 2010
No relevant reference
Belgium
H.E. Mr. Steven Vanackere, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium
23 September 2010.
The creation of UN Women is a welcomed development. It has my country’s full support. Of course, gender will need to stay a mainstream theme influencing the actions of each and every UN institution
Belgium strongly supports UN Resolution 1325 and its goals of participation, protection and promotion of women in peace and security.
Belize
WILFRED P. ELRINGTON, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
29 September 2010
No relevant references.
Benin
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marie Ehouzou, Special Envoy of the President of Benin
23 September 2010
Theme: General Reference,
Dans le souci d'assurer l'utilisation rationnelle des potentialités des femmes qui représentent plus de la moitié de la population de mon Pays, le Gouvernement a créé un Institut National pour Promotion des Femmes.
Un programme de microcrédit aux femmes les plus pauvres a été également mis en place pour favoriser la promotion de leurs activités économiques. A ce jour, ce programme a rendu autonomes près de 600.000 femmes par la création d'activités génératrices de revenus.
Les innovations visant l'alphabétisation, la micro-assurance, la mutuelle de santé, la solution biométrique ont été introduites dans le programme en vue de sa professionnalisation, de la sécurisation des fonds publics engagés d'une part, et de l'amélioration de l'accès des bénéficiaires auxdits programmes, d'autres part.
Ce programme est à élargir, ce qui doit nécessiter un soutien financier supplémentaire de la Communauté internationale, en particulier des partenaires techniques et financiers.
[Translation: “I would like to highlight the important role of youth and women in the development of our country.”
“For women, which represent more than half the population in my country, the government of Benin created a national institute for the advancement of women, a micro credit program for the poorest women was also set up to ensure the promotion of economic activities.” ]
Bhutan
H.E. Mr. Daw Penjo, Foreign Secretary
29 September 2010
Theme: General Reference
“we welcome the unanimous adoption of the resolution on System-wide Coherence by the General Assembly earlier in July, which among others has established UN Women. The creation of UN Women effectively consolidates all the existing mandates and functions relating to women and constitutes an important step in fulfilling the commitments undertaken in the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing.
We are confident that this agency will address the global issues o f gender equality and women' s empowerment with great vigor.”
Bolivia, Plurianational State of
H.E. Mr. Evo Morales Ayma, Constitutional President
24 September, 2010
No relevant reference
Bosnia and Herzegovina
H.E. Dr. Haris Silajdzic, Chairman of the Presidency and Head of Delegation
25, September, 2010
No relevant reference
Botswana
His Honour Lieutenant General Mompati S. Merafhe, MP. Vice president of the Republic of Botswana
27 September 2010
Theme: General Reference
“Botswana welcomes the important milestones achieved in the strengthening of the UN's operational activities for development, improvement of funding for development related activities, as well as strengthening the institutional framework for the gender architecture through the creation of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women. The creation of this entity constitutes an important step in fulfilling the commitments undertaken at the 1995 Beijing Conference on Women, whose main objective was the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women.”
Brazil
H. E. Ambassador CelsoAmorim
23 September 2010
No relevant references
Brunei Darussalam
His Rotal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
27 September 2010
No statements made on gender.
Bulgaria
H.E. Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
28 September 2010
Theme: General Reference, Peacekeeping
Their efforts should be appreciated and fully supported by the international community. I want to also pay tribute to the brave men and women of all ISAF contributing nations, including the 600 odd Bulgarian troops who risk their lives to bring security to the people of Afghanistan
Burkina Faso
H.E. Mr. Michel Kafando, Chairman of the Delegation
28 September 2010
Theme: General Reference
La reforme de I'ONU qui occupe notre agenda depuis quelques annees, enregistre
quelques avancees dont l'adoption, le 2 juillet 2010, de la resolution 64/289 sur la
coherence du systeme des Nations Unies, qui consacre notamment la creation de
I'ONU-Femme.
Burundi
H.E. Mr. Gervais Rufyikiri, Second Vice-President
25 September 2010
No relevant references.
The Kingdom of Cambodia
His Excellency Mr. Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs
28 September 2010
No Relevant Reference
Cameroon
H.E. Paul Biya, President
23 September 2010
No relevant references
Canada
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister
23 September 2010
No relevant Reference
Cape Verde
H.E. Mr. Antonio Pedro Monteiro Lima, Chairman of the Delegation
28 September 2010
Theme: Participation
II nous faut proteger et autonomiser les fenunes. Nous croyons fermement que I'une des
grandes revolutions a mener a notre epoque est celIe qui verra la fenune devenir reellement
une partenaire a part entiere de I'honune dans leur quete conunune de progreso Au Cap
Vert, il y a eu des gains consequents en ce qui conceme I' egalite et l' equite en genre, mais
de grands defis demeurent. Par exemple, Ie Gouvemement actuel compte 8 fenunes sur les
14 Ministres qui Ie forment; Ie rapport sur la realisation des ODM, de 20 lOa indique que Ie
Cap Vert a atteint la parite de genre dans I'education primaire et secondaire et que dans
certains cas Ie ratio de presence des filles est superieur a celui des gars:ons.
Theme: General Reference
ONU-Fenunes lance recenunent par I'ECOSOC est une entite universelle, qui aura pour
tache principale de surmonter les obstacles qui ont empeche les quatre organismes qU'elle
va regrouper de repondre plus efficacement aux defis en matiere d' egalite entre les sexes et
d'autonomisation des femmes.
Theme: General Reference
ONU-Femmes s'inscrit dans I'effort de reforme de I'ONU amorce il y a pres de deux
decennies, en vue de renforcer la coherence du systeme de I' Organisation et nous tenons a
feliciter ici MM. Michelle Bachelet du soutien du Cap Vert dans ses nouvelles et exaltantes
taches au service de la defense, de la promotion et de I'autonomisation des fenunes. Nous
pensons que, la robustesse de son mandat et Ie role potentiel de catalyseur de la nouvelle
entite devraient encourager les donateurs a repondre de maniere positive aux besoins de
financements de celle-ci.
Theme: SGBV
Les femmes souffrent de la violence sexuelle devenue desormais une arme de guerre et les enfants-soldats sont utilises avec d'autant moins de scrupule qu'ils
sont utilises souvent
Theme: General Reference
Si tous nous proclamons les bienfaits de l'egalite entre hommes etfemmes et de l' equite en geme, lesquels se repercutent positivement sur Ie developpement et donc sur la paix et la securite, nous observons qu'une volonte politique accrue au niveau des Etats et un dynamisme nouveau et persistant dans I' action au niveau international sont encore necessaires pour mener a bien la bataille pour faire de la femme un sujet a part entiere du devenir du monde.
Central African Republic
H.E. General Antoine Gambi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and of the Francophonie
27 September 2010
Theme: DDR
Par ailleurs, Ie programme du Oesarrnernent, Demobilisation et Reinsertion (DDR) des ex-combattantsconnait des avancees appreciables dans la partie Nord-ouest et du centre du territoire.
Chad
H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Minister for Foreign Affairs and African Integration
28 September 2010
No Relevant Reference
Chile
H.E. Mr. Sebastián Piñera Echenique, President of Chile,
23 September 2010
Theme: General Reference
I should like also to take this opportunity once again to congratulate my predecessor, Michelle Bachelet, on her recent appointment as United Nations Under-Secretary-General to head UN Women and to express my pride and that of all the Chilean people, at the fact that a compatriot will be heading this global effort to achieve greater equality between men and women. I wish also already to commit our Government to this noble and just cause.
China
H.E. Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
23 September 2010
No relevant references
Colombia
H.E. Mr. Juan Manuel Santos Calderón, President
24 September 2010
No relevant reference
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Ahmed Abdallah Sambi, President
24 September 2010
No Relevant references.
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Minister for Foreign Affairs.
24 September 2010
Theme: General Reference
“my nation welcomes the new entity called UN women.”
Costa Rica
President Laura Chinchilla Miranda
23 September 2010
Theme: General Reference
“We саn congratulate ourselves for the children who аге receiving а good education and for the parents who see them grow up without fear that they will sink in war. The youngsters, the workers and peasants with opportunities for а worthy life inspire us, as well as the women who enjoy full their exercise of equality, and the professionals, scientists and entrepreneurs who innovate and generate wealth.”