However, some challenges remain, and I will name a few that militate against ...

However, some challenges remain, and I will name a few that militate against the effective implementation of the plan. These include the challenges of harmonizing international, regional and subregional instruments with national laws; capacitybuilding and training; recruiting and retaining women in the security sector, particularly in the armed forces; the passage into law of the gender in politics bill; weak traditional peacebuilding structures and mechanisms; a high maternal mortality rate due to inadequately trained health practitioners and limited health care facilities; and women's limited access to microcredit and control over resources.