I wlsh, on behalf of the Government of Jamaica to thank you Mr. President for...

I wlsh, on behalf of the Government of Jamaica to thank you Mr. President for convening this open debate on women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security,Resolution 1325 unanimously adopted in the Security Council ten years ago, brought to light one of history's best kept secrets, the disproportionate and unique impact of armed conflict on women and girls. Recognized as a historic and unprecedented document, the impetus for its adoption was strong. This led to, for the first time, the Securlty Council devoting an entire session to a debate on women's experiences in conflict, post conflict situations and their contributions to peace.