In the occasion of the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), we think ...

In the occasion of the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), we think that it is necessary to step up our commitment to a complete implementation of its noble objectives in a number of ways. That includes making the protection of women and girls an absolute priority at the legislative, judicial, regulatory and operational levels; strengthening the participation of women in the process of settling and mediating conflicts, including during decision-making processes; and consciousness raising among the different parties so that they realize that they must carry out their respective obligations and fully assume their responsibilities. Other important steps are the economic reintegration of women, including former combatants, and taking into account gender issues in security sector and judicial reform; wide publication of resolution 1325 (2000) to combat wide-spread ignorance of the resolution; dialogue with non-State actors in cooperation with States, so as to inform them of and sensitize them to the content of the fundamental texts and their responsibilities; and calling on States to adopt plans of action featuring clear objectives and deadlines, with the involvement of women's groups in the conception, formulation and implementation of those policies.