Special attention should be paid to the participation of women in planning, l...

Special attention should be paid to the participation of women in planning, leading and implementing security sector reforms. Women are actors and stakeholders in upholding and promoting security and the rule of law. In this regard, we would like to recall the action plan of the Secretary-General on women's participation in peacebuilding. It offers practical suggestions, which should now be taken forward into concrete implementation in the United Nations system and be supported by Member States, regional organizations and international financial institutions. We also encourage all actors to make full use of the gender and security sector toolkit, which offers practical guidance.