Women often bear a disproportionate burden in all stages of conflict. We know...

Women often bear a disproportionate burden in all stages of conflict. We know that they play a critical part in helping a country to draw back from recent conflict, ensure sustainable peace, and heal wounds in societies torn apart by war. In that role, they surely hold up more than half the sky. We must ensure that together we support the rights, protection and empowerment of women. Like Mr Ladsous, the United Kingdom, both in our national capacity and as the Security Council lead on women, peace and security, is ready to go the extra mile to achieve that goal.