Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace... →
Ban Ki-moon
Women hold up more than half the sky and represent much of the world's unrealized potential. They are the educators. They raise the children.... →
Equality for women is progress for all.
Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that... →
Climate change, demographics, water, food, energy, global health, women's empowerment - these issues are all intertwined. We cannot look at one... →
All women and girls have the fundamental right to live free of violence. This right is enshrined in international human rights and humanitarian law.... →
Within the U.N. itself, I have appointed a record number of women to high-level positions. I did not fill jobs with women just for the sake of it - I... →
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by landmines. They have different needs when it comes to education about risks. And they may face... →
Women can drive progress towards the central goals of mine action, which aims to increase security, rebuild communities, reclaim land and end the... →
I call for greater measures to involve more women at higher levels in mine action. Governments should do more to address gender in their mine action... →