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While 1820 was a major step in implementing the protection pillar of Resolut...
While 1820 was a major step in implementing the protection pillar of
Resolution 1325, action is needed also on other pillars. We thus welcome the
President's initiative to focus today's debate on women's participation.
Tragically, sexual violence continues tc be used as a weapon of war to destr...
Tragically, sexual violence continues tc be used as a weapon of war to
destroy the very fabric of society. The Secretary-Generals report foreseen by next
June is therefore crucial. We believe that it should include detailed information on
sexual violence in conflict situations which are on the Council's agenda,
particularly on perpetrators and, more in general, on emerging patterns.
The adoption of Resolution 1820 last June was a milestone in the Security Cou...
The adoption of Resolution 1820 last June was a milestone in the Security Council's efforts to protect women and a major step forward in the implementation of Resolution 1325. Last June Resolution clearly states that sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, when used as a war tactic, is a matter of peace and security, and therefore a responsibility of the Security ouncil. Women cannot participate effectively in the decision-making process unless their security is guaranteed, abuses are prosecuted, and blanket amnesties are off the table.
As the Secretary-General indicated in his Report, "In most conflict and ...
As the Secretary-General indicated in his Report, "In most conflict and post
conflict societies women remain excluded from conflict prevention and gender based
early warning indicators are largely igrored." Far too often, women are
excluded from negotiating tables in peace processes, and that happens because of
lack of political will and of adequate resources.
The participation of women to all phases of conflict resolution and peacebui...
The participation of women to all phases of conflict resolution and
peacebuilding has a clear, vast potential. I think, for example, of the participation
of Somali women as a "sixth clan" in the National Reconciliation Conference; of
the key contribution assured by Burundi's wonen to the Arusha process. As this
example shows, their participation in the peace process since its inception was a
main factor in encouraging a relevant segment of Burundi's civil society to
develop remarkable leadership skills, to become a more effective political actor,
and to be perceived as a legitimate participant in national recovery efforts.
This is not just a question of how many women are included in a political or ...
This is not just a question of how many women are included in a political or
decision-making process. It is about enabling them to champion issues that are also
vital to their empowerment. This is only possible through the full engagement of
civil society and women's organization; we should at the same time consider their
need of resources, such as training and capacity- building programmes.
In this field, the United Nations can contribute to farther progress by, for ...
In this field, the United Nations can contribute to farther progress by, for
instance, considering how participation of woman can be better reflected in peacekeeping
missions' mandates and by providing those missions with needed
expertise and resources.
Other practical steps could be equally considered:- appointment of more women...
Other practical steps could be equally considered:- appointment of more women as SRSGs ar d Special Envoys;- inclusion of a gender component in all UN peace-keeping and politicalmissions;- establishment of structured gender expertise in the Department for Political Affairs' mediation capacities.In the same light, creating a strengthened and consolidated UN entity for women is of critical importance.
The Peace Building Commission has proved that it can make a difference in re...
The Peace Building Commission has proved that it can make a difference in
redressing inequalities and creating the conditions for sustainable development on
solid, non-discriminatory foundations. It does so through the inclusion of gender
perspectives in its Integrated Peace Building Strategies. The Commission must
continue to engage women's organizations in every phase of its work, ensuring
their full involvement in the planning, elaboration and monitoring of its integrated
strategies.
Women are key social, political and economic actors in the success of stabil...
Women are key social, political and economic actors in the success of
stabilization and rebuilding efforts. At the same time, they are the stakeholders that
can face discrimination in these processes. My Government, in it's firm
commitment to women's rights, would like to confirm on this occasion its
commitment to promote the full implementation of Resolution 1325 in all U.N.
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