Spain

“I am among those who believe that the twenty-first century will be the century of women. But will only be so if we do our part because, as the president of Chile, Michele Bachelet says "equality, by itself, does not occur." Spain therefore takes time encouraging participation and leadership of women in all aspects of community life. And for that, our Strategic Equal Opportunities 2014-2016 Plan is endowed with 3,100 million euros. We will bring our national commitment to equal our presidency Security Council. During the meeting, will take place on October 13 debate Open High-Level Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, to be chaired by the President of the Spanish Government. I invite you to participate at the highest level for the occasion merits. The main threat to the model just, prosperous, just and open society as we strive to build and the same peace and security of the international community is terrorism”