UN CHIEF HAILS ICELAND’S CONTRIBUTION TO GENDER PARITY, INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

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UN CHIEF HAILS ICELAND'S CONTRIBUTION TO GENDER PARITY, INTERNATIONAL
JUSTICENew York, Jul 2 2013 11:00AMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon
today commended Iceland for its contributions to the international
community in such critical areas as international criminal justice,
gender equality and regulation of the use of the world's oceans.

"We have gained significantly from Iceland's support in critical areas
such as international criminal justice, human rights, gender equality
and humanitarian assistance," Mr. Ban
<"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=6945">told members of
the foreign affairs committee of the Icelandic Parliament in
Reykjavik, the capital.

"As one of the first countries to ratify the Rome Statute of the
International Criminal Court, Iceland has claimed its place at the
forefront of the advancement of international justice. And your
parliament, of course, is among the world leaders in women's
representation," Mr. Ban said.

Mr. Ban also noted Iceland's lead role in advancing the international
agenda on oceans and the law of the sea, as well as the country's
commitment to international cooperation.

He stressed that these contributions will be increasingly important as
the world seeks to accelerate progress on the anti-poverty targets
known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and sets a post-2015
development agenda.

"The Millennium Development Goals have been the most successful
anti-poverty push in history. Now, with less than 1000 days left until
the end of 2015, the agreed deadline, I am pressing for accelerated
efforts to finish the job," Mr. Ban said.

"2015 is […] the year when Member States must make good on their
promise to reach a legally binding agreement on climate change," he
added, stressing that achieving sustainable development is one of his
main priorities during his second term.

Other important areas to focus on will be the empowerment of women and
youth, disaster risk reduction, helping countries in transition and
building amore secure world through effective peacekeeping and nuclear
disarmament and non-proliferation, Mr. Ban said.

While in Iceland, the Secretary-General is scheduled to meet with
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson as well as with other senior
officials. He will also visit a geothermal power plant and the
Thingvellir National Park, designated a World Heritage site by the UN
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Jul 2
2013 11:00AM
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