As we near the anniversary of resolution 1325, the importance of involving an...

As we near the anniversary of resolution 1325, the importance of involving and empowering women in all stages of the conflict is very much on our minds. In this area, as in others, our main concern is sustainability. Our goal must be to help permanently improve women's place in society. It is with this in mind that we are studying the Secretary-General's report on women's participation in peacebuilding, for which we are grateful. Today, I wish to make a few preliminary comments on one of the plan's key commitments, namely women's participation in economic recovery.