Ban Ki-moon Quotes

There is no development strategy more beneficial to society as a whole - women and men alike - than the one which involves women as central players.

Ten years ago in Nairobi we said that the participation of women in the decision-making and appraisal processes of the United Nations was essential if the organization was to effectively serve women's interests.

You need women to participate in the peace process. They are the guardians of the village.

More women should actively participate in space flight. There are many well educated women working in the space industry; they are very good candidates.

We're long past having to defend or explain why women should be on boards, given all the data that shows how companies with female as well as male directors perform better. It's unfortunate when companies with a large percentage of women constituents don't reflect that in their boardrooms.

Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace agreements that include women are more successful. Parliaments with more women take up a wider range of issues - including health, education, anti-discrimination, and child support.

I think, in general, more women need to be involved in music and in the industry - that's been an issue.

I believe it is in the world's interest to develop environments that fully engage women and leverage their natural talents.

It is in Saudi Arabia's best interest to allow women to fully participate in its society, and this includes the right to vote and run for office.

There is not an issue that a woman cannot bring a perspective to.

My major obligation or responsibility is to work to integrate gender issues throughout the work of the State Department.

We simply can no longer afford to deny the full potential of one half of the population. The world needs to tap into the talent and wisdom of women. Whether the issue is food security, economic recovery, health, or peace and security, the participation of women is needed now more than ever.

The More women at work, the sooner we win!

Leadership desperately needs women.

To give women more opportunity, women's empowerment is very, very close to my heart.

When I was the BJP president, I had fixed 33% for women in organisational posts. And BJP became the first party, not only in the country but in the world, to introduce women reservation in the organisation.

I want to change the sport for the better. I want to do a lot for women's tennis.

I am a big fan of seeing more women in public life.

Unfortunately, too few women take the risk of running for political office or assuming positions of influence. As a result, our voices are not part of the conversation yet alone the final decision.

Including women in climate policy and solutions can enhance the results, leading to more economic growth and sustainable outcomes. However, we cannot take for granted that gender equality and women's empowerment in the field of climate change and sustainable development will happen automatically.

One of the things 'Cosmo' feels really strongly about is we need more women candidates running, and we need more women across the parties in D.C.

To protect women in times of war, we must first make sure women receive equal rights in times of peace.

The Egyptian society needs to include its women if it wants to have economic prosperity.

The connection between women's human rights, gender equality, socioeconomic development and peace is increasingly apparent.

Only through women’s full and equal participation in all areas of public and private life can we hope to achieve the sustainable, peaceful and just society promised in the United Nations Charter.