Achieve Quote by Miroslav Lajcak

Within the U.N. itself, I have appointed a record number of women to high-level positions. I did not fill jobs with women just for…

— Ban Ki-moon

For women to achieve equal representation in leadership roles, it's important that they have the backing of men as well as women.

— Adam Grant

It's important to have women in leadership positions, because our experiences are different from those of the men we serve with and that helps…

— Tammy Duckworth

If you want the best results in an organization, you must rely solely on merit.

— James Cook

Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure…

— Ban Ki-moon

Research conducted throughout the world shows gender balance in top positions contributes to improved competitiveness and better business performance.

— Beth Brooke

Women need to be in key operational roles where they run businesses in the organization. Sometimes when organizations focus on leadership diversity, they're mostly…

— Gracia Martore

Women should work with local and state leaders and be vocal about ensuring there's more diversity and more women involved.

— Catherine Cortez Masto

Gender parity in management is a necessity.

— Richard Edelman

We actually probably do nothing very special for women. But what we do in a very special manner is to remain an absolute gender-neutral,…

— Chanda Kochhar

It is not about gender, it is about experience, leadership, and vision.

— Angela Ahrendts

Women's strength, women's industry, women's wisdom are humankind's greatest untapped resource. The challenge then for U.N. Women is to show our diverse constituencies how…

— Michelle Bachelet