The promotion and protection of gender equality is one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty, combat discrimination and build a more inclusive, peaceful, just and prosperous world. Without the full participation, protection, and empowerment of women and girls, peace, security, and economic stability will remain elusive. To realize the world we all strive for—one where everyone can thrive—we must ensure that women and girls have the agency and self-determination they are entitled to. This has been a core pillar of our work at the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. As we continue this fight, I am delighted to stand alongside leaders like Jay Rosenzweig, whose tireless work over the past two decades—including through the Rosenzweig Report on Women in Leadership—has been instrumental in advancing equality and driving real change.

–	Irwin Cotler, Founder & International Chair, Raoul Wallenberg Center For Human Rights