Protection of women and their participation in all parts of society are two s...

Protection of women and their participation in all parts of society are two sides of the same medal. Resolution 1325 clearly stipulates that women must be seen as active players whose contributions in all aspects of peace-building and peace-keeping processes are absolutely essential for the (re-) construction of societies and in achieving sustainable peace and development. Empowering of women is important in security sector reform as well as in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes Germany therefore also welcomes the action plan contained in the Secretary General's report on resolution 1889, including the call for increased financing for gender equality and women's empowerment in countries emerging from conflict.