We are convinced that women's participation in the maintenance of peace and s...

We are convinced that women's participation in the maintenance of peace and security is in itself a basic human right. In this context, we welcome that this issue has achieved a prominent place on the international agenda. We believe that the involvement of women into the peace negotiations and conflict mediation should be supported. Furthermore, let us remember that peace negotiations and post conflict reconstruction are not only about achieving the end ofhostilities, but the beginning of a new future.