For democracy to be sustainable it requires involvement of all - regardless of gender, age, background or sexual orientation. It is essential that everyone has the opportunity to lead and to be heard. Otherwise, democracy as we know it cannot work. The inclusion of women on all levels of society not only provides a widening of our perspectives, it also ensures that we are better equipped to find solutions to the challenges we are facing. I will make sure to play my part in achieving this very important goal in all of the different spheres of our work, while encouraging others to do the same.