In order to advance the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and its rela...

In order to advance the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and its related resolutions — and I would mention here, especially, resolution 1889 (2009) — in the Pacific region, it is important that we focus our work on approaches that reflect the reality of the situation on the ground in our island countries. We ask the United Nations to support the convening of a regional high-level meeting to develop and adopt a regional action plan on women and peace and security to support the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) at the country level. This proposal was supported in the outcome statement of the eleventh Triennial Conference of Pacific Women, convened by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community in August of this year.