Ms. Julienne Lusenge delivered a statement on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security. The focus of the debate was the High-level Review held in recognition of the 15th Anniversary of the adoption of Resolution 1325 (2000). Ms. Lusenge's statement highlighted: the challenges women in the Democratic Republic of Congo have had in accessing peace negotiations, the importance of community engagement in peace operations and need for national and international justice.