The Peace Building Commission has proved that it can make a difference in
redressing inequalities and creating the conditions for sustainable development on
solid, non-discriminatory foundations. It does so through the inclusion of gender
perspectives in its Integrated Peace Building Strategies. The Commission must
continue to engage women's organizations in every phase of its work, ensuring

The adoption of Resolution 1820 last June was a milestone in the Security Council's efforts to protect women and a major step forward in the implementation of Resolution 1325. Last June Resolution clearly states that sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, when used as a war tactic, is a matter of peace and security, and therefore a responsibility of the Security ouncil.

Other practical steps could be equally considered:- appointment of more women as SRSGs ar d Special Envoys;- inclusion of a gender component in all UN peace-keeping and politicalmissions;- establishment of structured gender expertise in the Department for Political Affairs' mediation capacities.In the same light, creating a strengthened and consolidated UN entity for women is of critical importance.

In this field, the United Nations can contribute to farther progress by, for
instance, considering how participation of woman can be better reflected in peacekeeping
missions' mandates and by providing those missions with needed
expertise and resources.

As the Secretary-General indicated in his Report, "In most conflict and post
conflict societies women remain excluded from conflict prevention and gender based
early warning indicators are largely igrored." Far too often, women are
excluded from negotiating tables in peace processes, and that happens because of
lack of political will and of adequate resources.

While providing such space of opportunity is desirable and important, it is also vital to provide beforehand an ample space for women to make their own choices. A space, in which, women can feel secure and free from the harms of violence and reprisal. A space, in which, women can enjoy the freedom and liberty to make informed decisions for their own life.

There are at least three aspects in strengthening women's participation in peace
process. First, it is imperative to promote gender balance and equity in the process of
assembling negotiating team, as well as to highlight the concerns of women in
the negotiating agenda. Second, while negotiations at the highest level are central, and indeed critical,

Not least, Mr. President, the international community has every interest to ensure the full involvement of women in all stages of peace process and peacebuilding. Women as peace-makers. Women as peace-builders. In an era where opportunities and knowledge are abundant; we find that women's potential contribution to conflict resolution processes have not been adequately harnessed.

In conclusion, let me express our support for the adoption of the draft
Presidential Statement, which we are hopeful, could, at its own merit, contribute
to the enhancement of women's participation in peace and security.

Before concluding my remark, let me stress that enhancing women's participation
in peace process requires sustained and long-term efforts. Indeed, eight years
since the adoption of resolution 1325, there is certainly no shortage of action
plans. It is timely, we believe to proceed beyond plan of actions. Indonesia for its
part will redouble its efforts at the national level and within the UN in pursuit of