Egypt has been always supportive to 1325 and to its full implementation. It p...

Egypt has been always supportive to 1325 and to its full implementation. It played a historical role to ensure the protection of women in armed conflict situations. Egypt was even among a number of states who contributed in the formulation of "The Declaration on the Protection of Women and Children in Emergency and Armed Conflict" adopted by the General Assembly resolution 3318 (XXIX) as early as 14 December 1974. Unfortunately, this important declaration has never been taken into consideration or referred to, neither in resolution 1325 nor in any of its subsequent relevant Security Council Resolutions and statements. The declaration condemned and prohibited all attacks and bombings on the civilian populations, particularly women and children, thus planting the early seeds for effective dealing with women's issues through Security Council resolution 1325 and beyond.