Member States and the relevant intergovernmental bodies must pursue strategi...

Member States and the relevant intergovernmental bodies must pursue strategies to ensure an increase in women's participation in peace negotiations and mediation, as well as in post-conflict reconstruction. That would strengthen the perception that women are stakeholders — as opposed to mere victims or aid recipients. e welcome the efforts of the Secretary- General to appoint more women to senior positions in general, in particular in field missions, and we see those efforts as a personal commitment on his part.