I would like to thank all the distinguished guests representing various stakeholders in the sectors of gender, children's rights and disability. These stakeholders include focal points in various departments and spheres of government, civil society organisations, women's organisations, the private sector and various developmental partners. I would like to highlight in particular the strong collaboration and support from the UN agencies in the implementation of our programmes. I also thank the CGE, nongovernmental organisations and the women's movement, whose contributions have made an impact on the work of this department.