Mr. President, I appreciate the opportunity to address the Council on the iss...

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Mr. President, I appreciate the opportunity to address the Council on the issue of women, peace, and
security. The United States reiterates its commitment to working with others in the UN to prevent
the use of sexual violence as a tactic of warfare and to ensure the full participation of women in
peace processes and at all decision-making levels of the United Nations. Today I would like to
make two points.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Participation

Peace Processes

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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