Reason doesn't mean very much in a country like North Korea.

Every literate woman is a victory over poverty

The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.

Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are more durable. Parliaments with more women enact more legislation on key social issues such as health, education, anti-discrimination and child support. The evidence is clear: equality for women means progress for all.

Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.

Given the nature and magnitude of the challenge, national action alone is insufficient. No nation can address this challenge on its own. No region can insulate itself from these climate changes. That is why we need to confront climate change within a global framework, one that guarantees the highest level of international cooperation.

As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.