While women may be the first casualties of war, they remain active agents of ...

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While women may be the first casualties of war, they remain active agents of change and play a
meaningful role in the recovery and reintegration of their families. Women are also instrumental in
bringing about democracy and reconciliation in post-conflict societies. It is for that reason that
SADC welcomes this opportunity, on the eighth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325
(2000), to participate in this open debate on the theme of “Women's equal participation and full
involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security”. This meeting
provides us yet another opportunity to assess the concrete and specific efforts made in the
implementation of the resolution at all levels and the role of the Security Council in such efforts.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Implementation