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Given the adoption of resolution 1888 (2009) only a week ago, this meeting h...
Given the adoption of resolution 1888 (2009) only a week ago, this meeting has particular significance in demonstrating to the world at large the continued commitment of the Council to the empowerment of women in all its aspects. In this respect, I would like to commend Viet Nam's leading role in organizing this debate, as well as its efforts in preparing the resolution we have just adopted. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/465) and the Deputy Secretary-General for her briefing; both of these include valuable assessments and recommendations on how to improve the United Nations system as it pertains to the security of women. Finally, I wish to commend the efforts of the various United Nations entities, as well as those of the non-governmental and women's organizations working selflessly to achieve the goals of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). I particularly thank Ms. Mayanja,
Ms. Alberdi and Ms. Amin for their briefings and their contributions to our d...
Ms. Alberdi and Ms. Amin for their briefings and their contributions to our debate. Since the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) in 2000, there has been progress across a broad range of issues related to the protection and promotion of women's and girls' rights in conflict- affected situations, particularly in terms of raising awareness of the challenges that they face. Thanks to the efforts of the international community, a strong understanding of the need for gender equality and women's empowerment as prerequisites for international peace and security is slowly taking hold.
As mentioned in the Secretary-General's reports, there are many ongoing proje...
As mentioned in the Secretary-General's reports, there are many ongoing projects and programmes aimed at protecting women and girls against gender- based violence and other kinds of risks and challenges. However, despite the progress made so far, we cannot fail to note that much remains to be done, particularly in the area of implementation. As today's debate and the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/465) have shown us, there remain many structural and institutional impediments that we should overcome in order to meet the challenges before us.
We believe that more effective actions must be taken to protect and empower w...
We believe that more effective actions must be taken to protect and empower women. Addressing the particular needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations, with a particular emphasis on issues related to their physical security, mental and reproductive health, employment, education and access to social services and justice, is a matter of priority that we should tackle from the very beginning of the peacebuilding process.
Likewise, equally strong measures are needed to increase the participation of...
Likewise, equally strong measures are needed to increase the participation of women in post-conflict recovery efforts and peace processes, since that would increase the effectiveness of such efforts. Indeed, we should not forget that women in post-conflict countries are not merely victims of war, but also agents of change towards modernization and transformation, making immense contributions to sustainable peace and prosperity.
That is why Turkey has given its strong support to projects aimed at ensurin...
That is why Turkey has given its strong support to projects aimed at ensuring increased participation by women in all areas of social and political life. In other words, we believe that the empowerment of women in its entirety should be at the core of all our efforts. In that respect, let me cite our approach in Afghanistan. We continue to support various programmes devoted to empowering women in politics and governance, while undertaking many other projects aimed at providing equal and modern education opportunities to girls.
We believe that, while tackling the issue of women's security, which is inext...
We believe that, while tackling the issue of women's security, which is inextricable from international peace and security, we should move away from ad hoc approaches and towards a systematic one. To that end, the appeals set out in resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) and in resolution 1889 (2009), adopted today, should all become a regular part of the work of the Council in guiding the activities of the United Nations and Member States.
We also believe that the establishment of a set of indicators, as foreseen in...
We also believe that the establishment of a set of indicators, as foreseen in resolution 1889 (2009), might serve as a useful means by which we can monitor and track the implementation of measures at the global level. Thus, the new gender entity recently agreed upon by the General Assembly in its resolution 63/311 will also strengthen our work towards women's empowerment by helping the United Nations pursue its efforts in a more systemized and coordinated manner in the area of women and peace and security. Furthermore, like my Russian colleague Ambassador Churkin, we believe that the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) relating to the status of women are important. The implementation of those MDGs will no doubt reinforce the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).
The months ahead of us in the run-up to the tenth anniversary of resolution 1...
The months ahead of us in the run-up to the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) next year will provide ample opportunities to translate these words into deeds in order to ensure the basic rights and the human rights of women all around the world. We in Turkey are committed to that goal and thus will continue our support for the implementation of all resolutions on women and peace and security.