We welcome the considerable progress that has been made in strengthening the...

We welcome the considerable progress that has been made in strengthening the protection pillar of resolution 1325 (2000) with the adoption of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) on sexual violence, as well as resolution 1882 (2009) on children and armed conflict. Let me express our hope for a quick appointment of the special representative requested in resolution 1888 (2009). It is our understanding that this new special representative to address sexual violence in armed conflict will fully take into account the important aspects of prevention on the one hand, and women's participation, on the other, when carrying out his or her mandate.