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" The Paris Agreement underlines the urgency to implement climate action in support of sustainable development. "

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" Like other conflict-affected regions, Africa continues to see religious, ethnic, and politically motivated conflicts. Extremist violence is now entrenched in several parts of the world. Armed conflicts are leading to protracted refugee crises to the scale that has not been seen since World War II. "

" Women are the key to successful development and ongoing progress. In the workforce, their ingenuity, determination, and hard work help our economies thrive. In the government, they offer valuable perspective that can inform policy and remove barriers. "

" I think any position in any international organization should be merit-based. "

" I had always believed that standing with Ethiopia's most vulnerable was simply the right thing to do. "

The Right Thing

" Investing in girls and women is the smartest thing we can do, and will help us to improve opportunities for all people. With equal access to education, health care, employment, and representation in political and economic decision-making, girls and women are force to be reckoned with. "

" Strong leadership is essential in the face of health crises. Complex public health emergencies demand a collective response with high-level political and diplomatic engagement at both the national and global levels. "

" Early in my career, I was galvanized by a disease that ravaged my country and many others around the world: malaria. "

" We are convinced that universal health coverage, with strong primary care and essential financial protection, is the key to achieving the ambitious health targets of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and to avoiding impoverishment from exorbitant out-of-pocket health expenses. "

" When we tell girls that we expect them to pursue education and excel in education, we are changing the narrative and are opening the door to the leaders of our future. "

" The fight against HIV/AIDS cannot be won unless countries take ownership of protecting and supporting the health of communities both near and far. "

" When people are healthy, their families, communities and countries thrive. "

" Defeating malaria is absolutely critical to ending poverty, improving the health of millions, and enabling future generations to reach their full potential. "

" The specter of climate change threatens worsening natural disasters, rapid urbanization, forced migration, and economic hardship for the most vulnerable. Despite significant global advances, inability to effectively address epidemics and health emergencies still prevail and continuously threaten global health security and economic development. "

" Simply put, girls and women are the keys that will unlock sustainable development. They are also at the center of the healthier and more resilient societies we desire. "

" As a candidate for Director-General of the WHO, I believe there is a key role WHO needs to play to improve and advance mental health. It can help advocate for efficient resources and services - and efforts to reduce stigma - to be in place at local, national, and global levels. "

" Jihadist organizations attempt to exploit discontent among marginalized groups in unstable societies. "

" I speak often about my personal experiences with malaria in the field as a young public health officer because it had such a profound impact on my life and my work. "

" Ethiopia has a robust response, designing development policies with a view to mitigating the impact of climate change. I am proud to say that in the fifth edition of the Global Green Economy Index released in September 2016, Ethiopia is ranked 14 globally in terms of climate change performance. "

" During my tenure as Minister of Health of Ethiopia from 2005 to 2012, we achieved tremendous progress in tackling the many infectious diseases prevalent in resource-poor countries such as my own. "

" I think the world should unite and focus on strong health systems to prepare the whole world to prevent epidemics - or if there is an outbreak, to manage it quickly - because viruses don't respect borders, and they don't need visas. "

" I promise I will get up every day, determined to make a difference... I am ready to serve. "

" Working together with our exceptional leadership team, our Ministry of Health was empowered to make smart investments that could unlock our potential by producing long-lasting health and economic benefits for all. "

Working Together

" Effective public-private partnerships will help drive the development of new products to meet the particular health needs of the poor and other vulnerable populations. "

" Over the years, I have worked on programs in Africa and around the globe to combat malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV. I have been witness to incredible progress in these fights. "

" Health is both the foundation of my academic and professional careers and a personal passion. I know first-hand the important role health security plays in protecting lives and preventing the spread of disease. "

" Vaccination and other essential preventive services must be delivered close within communities. "

" I contracted malaria while working in the field. That was the impetus for me to pursue a doctorate in community health. As a young academic, I investigated the patterns of malaria's spread and the potential measures we could employ to control it. "

" That all-too-common gap - between where the doctors, facilities and resources are based and where the individuals suffering from HIV live - had to be closed. This is what the Health Extension Program (HEP) was created to do. "

" Our biggest achievement was health-sector reform. The success was in making sure that primary health care was the center of gravity in our health system. "

" Scaling up community health workers and health system capacity must be a fundamental component of our efforts to achieve universal health coverage, which will be my topmost priority if elected as Director-General. "