“The status of the world’s women is not only a matter of morality and justice. It is also a political, economic, and social imperative. Put simply, the world cannot make lasting progress if women and girls in the 21st century are denied their rights and left behind” Hillary Clinton”
Here is the link to the full text of Hillary Clinton address to women gathered at the UN on the last day of the Commission on the Status of Women. The video can be see here too. http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/03/138320.htm