Fiji
For the purposes of this event, we first wish to comment on the pronouncement...
For the purposes of this event, we first wish to comment on the pronouncement, highlighted in the Secretary-General's report, that in the 10 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), its overall implementation has been slow. Undoubtedly, progress has been made, but much work remains to be done in implementing the resolution and assessing the progress of individual countries.
On a more positive note, we welcome with appreciation the initiative of the S...
On a more positive note, we welcome with appreciation the initiative of the Security Council and the work carried out by the Secretary-General in establishing the set of indicators, which will not only track the implementation of the resolution, but also serve as a guide for all Member States in their efforts to achieve its goals. We believe that such universal indicators can be used to full advantage only if national frameworks and policies are put in place to implement the various thematic areas of the resolution. This belief is based on the fact that the slow rates of overall implementation of the resolution derive from the difficulties faced by many countries in linking and incorporating its relevant principles into practical Government policies.
It is for this reason that the Pacific SIDs are of the view that the first im...
It is for this reason that the Pacific SIDs are of the view that the first important step for us to take is to develop a regional framework that incorporates the principles of the resolution, with clear policy guidelines on its application to our unique national and regional characteristics. We believe that this will provide the impetus to accelerate the implementation process in the Pacific.
Consequently, the Fiji delegation reiterates the Pacific SIDs' request for th...
Consequently, the Fiji delegation reiterates the Pacific SIDs' request for the United Nations to support the convening of a regional high-level meeting to develop and adopt a regional action plan on women and peace and security in order to support implementation of the resolution at the regional and country levels. In addition, with the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Regional Advisory Group on Women, Peace and Security by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, we are hopeful that it will also play an active role in providing the expertise and advice the region requires.
Fiji is fully committed to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). This...
Fiji is fully committed to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). This commitment is exemplified in our continuing efforts to meet the goals set out in the four broad thematic areas of the United Nations System-wide Action Plan. In the area of participation, our policies strongly encourage the recruitment of women in our security forces and their deployment, with equal opportunities, to peacekeeping missions. We support the global effort to increase the participation of women in United Nations police peacekeeping roles to 20 per cent by 2014. We encourage the provision of pre- and post-deployment training of our peacekeepers and welcome further assistance and expertise in this aspect of training.
Furthermore, we support the participation and representation of women at all ...
Furthermore, we support the participation and representation of women at all levels of decisionmaking. In our consultations and interactions with civil society and the public, we are fortunate to have femLINKpacific, a Fiji-based non-governmental organization that specifically deals with resolution 1325 (2000). We also welcome the appointment of its coordinator to the United Nations Civil Society Advisory Group on Women, Peace and Security. The Fiji Government promotes the enhancement of efforts to collaborate with the expertise and experience of women's civil society, with a view to enhancing the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) at the national level.
We consider this event to be an important opportunity to take stock of achiev...
We consider this event to be an important opportunity to take stock of achievements, best practices and lessons learned. It is an important step towards achieving the intent of the resolution. To this end, we look forward to further exchanges of best practices from other countries and regions on resolution 1325 (2000) and call for the support of the United Nations system in assisting Fiji and Pacific SIDS in the implementation of that resolution.