Dear UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka,
We know that the work before your organization is of monumental importance to the future of humanity. One hundred years ago, 'Abdu'l-Baha expressed the importance of gender equality, saying,
"let it be known once more that until woman and man recognize and realize equality, social and political progress here or anywhere will not be possible. For the world of humanity consists of two parts or members: one is woman; the other is man. Until these two members are equal in strength, the oneness of humanity cannot be established, and the happiness and felicity of mankind will not be a reality. God willing, this is to be so."
Although progress has been made in many corners of the world, so much work remains. As well-wishers of all humanity, we hope and pray for the success of UN Women's mission and agenda.
