Sweden's development is based on the equal rights of men and women. We know that investments in gender equality and sexual and reproductive rights pay off.

We are convinced that gender equality is the foundation of sustainable peace and development and that gender-based violence needs to be addressed head-on as part of the efforts to build peace.

If you always have consciousness of gender equality at the heart of your policies, then you will have much more democratic, much more sustainable development.

Improved maternal health benefits the whole of society.