S. Korea
At the outset, allow me to thank you, Madame President, for convening an open...
At the outset, allow me to thank you, Madame President, for convening an open debate on this important issue. My appreciation also goes to Ms. Margot Wallström, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, for her comprehensive and informative presentation of the Secretary-General's report on this issue (S/2010/604).
As the Secretary-General's report states, over the past year, there has been ...
As the Secretary-General's report states, over the past year, there has been much progress at the policy level on the implementation of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009). In particular, we would like to commend the measures that it outlines to improve the collection of information on sexual violence that would lead to better monitoring, deeper analysis and more systematic reporting.
Despite that progress, the impact of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) ...
Despite that progress, the impact of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) has yet to be fully realized on the ground. Women and children continue to suffer disproportionately in areas of armed conflict. The use of sexual violence and brutality as weapons of
war still prevails. The horrifying mass rapes that occurred in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in August were a stark reminder of how much remains to be done.
We must redouble our efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict. In that r...
We must redouble our efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict. In that regard, the Republic of Korea supports the strong leadership of the Security Council and welcomes the package of measures that the Secretary-General suggests to accelerate the full implementation of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009). Among others, my delegation would like to highlight the following three points.
First, it is essential to grasp the reality of sexual violence committed in a...
First, it is essential to grasp the reality of sexual violence committed in armed conflict through reliable, timely and objective information, as well as to ensure that, in turn, perpetrators are identified and brought to justice. In that respect, we strongly support the Secretary-General's call for the Security Council to mandate that the Secretary-General's annual reports list those parties that have engaged in patterns of sexual violence in armed conflict. We believe that this measure would contribute to halting impunity by providing a basis for more focused approaches and targeted measures towards those parties.
Secondly, preventing and responding to sexual violence require a more coheren...
Secondly, preventing and responding to sexual violence require a more coherent and coordinated approach within the United Nations system. For example, a more integrated strategic framework between peacekeeping missions and United Nations country teams should be established to formulate mission objectives targeted at women and peace and security, as well as to evaluate their implementation. We hope that UN Women, which will come into operation in January 2011, will play a leading role in coordinating various activities related to the work on women and peace and security among United Nations entities.
Thirdly, we need to increase the participation of women in peace processes an...
Thirdly, we need to increase the participation of women in peace processes and to strengthen their capacity. The full participation of women, particularly local women, in such efforts is essential to creating inclusive and sustainable peace. Research conducted
by the United Nations Development Fund for Women demonstrates that, since 1992, women have, on average, made up less than 8 per cent of the participants in official delegations to peace processes. Where women have participated in peace negotiations, the resulting peace agreements are more likely to reflect women's experiences of conflict and to contain elements of judicial, economic, social and political remedies for the abuses that they have suffered.
On its part, the Republic of Korea has been active in implementing resolution...
On its part, the Republic of Korea has been active in implementing resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) by mainstreaming a gender-sensitive approach in all its policies and activities and by increasing women's participation at all levels. In that regard, we recently deployed a gender adviser as a member of an Afghanistan provincial reconstruction team. We will remain committed to the complete and successful implementation of the resolutions.