There is, however, no room for complacency, Mr. President. Recent events in t...

There is, however, no room for complacency, Mr. President. Recent events in the Democratic Republic of Congo alone highlight that much more remains to be done. The objectives and principles of 1325 underpin the core tenets of international human rights law, international humanitarian law as well as the UN Charter itself. The protection of women and girls from sexual violence in armed conflict as well as their participation in conflict resolution and postconflict peace-building is integral to the maintenance of international peace and security. Let us not forget this. In this context, Mr. President, Ireland commends the Council's continued attention to Resolution 1325.