Ms. Alberdi and Ms. Amin for their briefings and their contributions to our d...

Ms. Alberdi and Ms. Amin for their briefings and their contributions to our debate. Since the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) in 2000, there has been progress across a broad range of issues related to the protection and promotion of women's and girls' rights in conflict- affected situations, particularly in terms of raising awareness of the challenges that they face. Thanks to the efforts of the international community, a strong understanding of the need for gender equality and women's empowerment as prerequisites for international peace and security is slowly taking hold.