Tunisia
My delegation is particularly pleased to participate in this debate on the oc...
My delegation is particularly pleased to participate in this debate on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), a landmark resolution of which Tunisia, as a non-permanent member in 2000, was among the initiators, along with Bangladesh, Namibia, Canada, Jamaica and Mali. Today likewise, my country attaches great importance to this topic and wishes to underscore its strong commitment to the protection of women in conflict and post-conflict situations, as well as to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in all its aspects.
Tunisia's interest in this subject arises from its long-standing commitment t...
Tunisia's interest in this subject arises from its long-standing commitment to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment, a strategic choice made by my country upon gaining its independence in 1956 and which has become an integral part of its national development policy. The advanced status enjoyed today by Tunisian women, who hold 30 per cent of decision-making and responsibility positions, is one of the most prominent results of that choice. My country firmly believes that peace, development and democracy cannot be achieved and cannot be sustained without the active involvement of women in public life and in decision-making.
The tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) is a propitio...
The tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) is a propitious occasion to take stock of progress and identify the shortcomings. This resolution laid out the normative framework that has guided United Nations work on gender-mainstreaming policies across a broad spectrum of functions and projects in which the United Nations is engaged.
It should be recognized that today there is greater awareness of sexual viole...
It should be recognized that today there is greater awareness of sexual violence in conflict, as well as an increased focus on addressing it. It has become widely accepted that women have a critically important contribution to make regarding how peace can beachieved and maintained, and therefore women's views are more and more taken into account in the planning and execution of peace processes, peacekeeping operations and post-conflict recovery.
The appointments of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Se...
The appointments of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Under-Secretary-General for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Executive Director of the new gender entity, UN Women, to whom we reiterate our full support, are the most recent achievements in this regard.
However, despite 10 years of efforts, significant achievements are yet diffic...
However, despite 10 years of efforts, significant achievements are yet difficult to identify on the ground, to use the Secretary-General's own words. Commitments to the protection of women and girls have fallen short of the pledges made. Women remain deliberate targets of gender-based violence, in particular sexual violence, in many conflict and post-conflict areas, especially in Africa, as was the case recently. These shameful crimes are a reminder that we remain far from meeting the goals set in resolution 1325 (2000).
Moreover, women still have little access to decision-making positions. Their ...
Moreover, women still have little access to decision-making positions. Their participation in peace and security processes remains far below desired levels, and the gender composition of peacekeeping missions is still unbalanced. In short, major gaps in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) remain to be addressed.
The tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) is also an occasion to reinvi...
The tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) is also an occasion to reinvigorate our efforts at the international and national levels. We share the view of the Secretary-General that our efforts need to be channelled through a single coherent and coordinated approach, guided by a clear framework with concrete and specific goals and targets.
It should be recognized, however, that national ownership of the resolution i...
It should be recognized, however, that national ownership of the resolution is the key approach to ensuring its effective implementation. The prime responsibility to combat the use of rape as a tool of war rests with Member States, as does the responsibility to increase the participation of women in peace operations and peace talks, to protect and promote the rights of women and girls, and to integrate the gender perspective in different policy areas.
Member States can make a particularly important contribution to ensuring the ...
Member States can make a particularly important contribution to ensuring the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) through the development of national action plans. Capacity-building and adequate funding to implement these plans remain a challenge that need to be addressed.
My delegation is pleased to state in this regard that Tunisia is about to fin...
My delegation is pleased to state in this regard that Tunisia is about to finalize and adopt its national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). This plan will, among other things, encourage women's training in peacekeeping and peacebuilding so as to provide qualified personnel who could be deployed in field-based United Nations operations. It will also enhance predeployment training, with particular focus on the special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence. It will also endeavour to contribute to international efforts aimed at raising greater awareness about these issues through the convening of special regional events.
Tunisia hosted a regional seminar on this topic in September, which allowed p...
Tunisia hosted a regional seminar on this topic in September, which allowed participants from the Western Mediterranean countries to exchange views and national experiences regarding the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).
Tunisia will further develop the implementation of this resolution as part of...
Tunisia will further develop the implementation of this resolution as part of its comprehensive approach to gender equality and women's empowerment because we believe that empowering women is a moral imperative. It is also a sound policy and one of the greatest investments that we can make.
In conclusion, the tenth anniversary, which coincides with the launching of t...
In conclusion, the tenth anniversary, which coincides with the launching of the African Women's Decade, provides an opportunity to reaffirm the spirit and core message of resolution 1325 (2000) that sustainable peace is achievable only with the full and effective participation of women. We must seize this opportunity to refocus international attention on the aims of the resolution and to galvanize all concerned parties to turn good intentions into concrete action and a tangible reality.
We believe that the Security Council has a special responsibility to support ...
We believe that the Security Council has a special responsibility to support women's participation in peace processes by ensuring a gender balance in United Nations peacekeeping missions. We welcome the fact that the Council has already recognized the important role of women in conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.