Statement of Brazil, October, 2015

Brazil sees protection and empowerment as inseparable aspects of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Women and girls are not just entitled to safety, but also to an active voice. No decision concerning women should be adopted without consultation and consideration oftheir unique perspective.

At the international level, this includes formulating and implementing the mandates of peacekeeping operations and special political missions; conducting peace negotiations; and handling peacebuilding, recovery and humanitarian initiatives.

At the domestic level, governments should be ready to constantly design and improve their gender-sensitive policies.