General Women, Peace and Security

“In the year 2000, just before our last membership of the Security Council, Ireland cosponsored UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, reflecting our strong national commitment to this agenda.”

“Ireland's second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, adopted since I last addressed you, takes a holistic approach.”

“In particular, our own experience of conflict in Ireland has taught us that full and equal participation by women in decisions around peace and security are vital to building a sustainable peace.”

“In the near future, the United Nations will also be involved in the review of three very important processes: Women, Peace and Security, Peacekeeping Operations, and the Peacebuilding 1 Architecture”

“The inclusion of gender perspective in all aspects of the peace and security agenda, i.e. comprehensive implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 is of special importance. In particular, in the context of the upcoming review of its application 15 years since its adoption.”

“In October we will mark the 15th anniversary of the adoption of the resolution 1325, the first resolution to stress the role of women in peace and security. While acknowledging progress that has been achieved, our quest for gender equality needs to go on”

"It is time to fully realise UN Security Council Resolution 1325, granting women their crucial role in peace and state building.”