The United Nations must do all it can to keep the issue of women and peace a...

The United Nations must do all it can to keep the issue of women and peace and security in the spotlight, especially as we look to the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) and the creation of a composite gender entity, an entity that the United States strongly supports. We must all work together to ensure that half of the world's population is accorded fully equal rights and fully equal opportunities, and we must work to end violence against women, which destroys the very fabric of societies and hinders stability and lasting peace. Thank you again, Sir, for providing this occasion to address this important issue.