As the year 2013 marks the thirteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolut...

As the year 2013 marks the thirteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, it is of the utmost importance that we strive to ensure gender equality, to address violence against women and to enhance women's participation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. We therefore welcome the Council's continued recognition of the need for more systematic attention to the implementation of women and peace and security commitments in its work.