We have the ability to achieve, if we master the necessary goodwill, a common global society blessed with a shared culture of peace that is nourished by the ethnic, national and local diversities that enrich our lives.

Women's empowerment is intertwined with respect for human rights.

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

...Any definition of a culture of peace must address the problem of achieving justice for communities and individuals who do not have the means to compete or cope without structured assistance and compassionate help.

We have the ability to achieve, if we master the necessary goodwill, a common global society blessed with a shared culture of peace that is nourished by the ethnic, national and local diversities that enrich our lives.

As we move into the twenty-first century, women's status in society will become the standard by which to measure our progress toward civility and peace.

In the future, human rights will be increasingly a universal criterion for designing ethical systems.