Furthermore, the role of civil society organizations in identifying early sig...

Furthermore, the role of civil society organizations in identifying early signs of violence and the capacity of such organizations to provide warning of dangerous situations to national and international authorities are crucial. We emphasize in particular the contribution and role that women must play in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding. We stress the importance of their equal participation in such processes and the importance of seeking to ensure and increase their representation in all levels of decision-making, in keeping with provision of resolution 1325 (2000).