“The pursuit of gender equality is, without a doubt, an objective that requires our collective commitment. The Geneva Gender Initiative reflects well on the imperative to translate word into action in this regard. I firmly believe that all of our action-oriented commitments made under the initiative stand as valuable steps towards realizing the goal of gender parity in both Geneva and beyond.”

I, Kyong-lim Choi, support the GGC Panel Parity Pledge.

As the Permanent Representative of the Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations in Geneva, I commit to also undertake the following:

• Incorporate gender-sensitive issues or concerns into our recommendations that are put forward for the Universal Periodic Review Working Group sessions.
• Increase our participation in Geneva-based initiatives such as resolutions, joint statements, and side events that are related to the promotion of gender equality as well as to the advancement of women’s rights.