A further source of insight for us has been the cross-learning process on women, peace and security that Ireland conducted in partnership with Liberia and Timor-Leste. This innovative initiative drew on the experiences of those directly affected by conflict in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Liberia and Timor-Leste to discuss the most critical issues facing women and girls n conflict and post-conflict settings. The report on the process, which we presented to Under-Secretary- General Bachelet on 25 October, highlights a number of important points.