Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Indonesia
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Indonesia (Extract 1)
The value of the women and peace and security agenda in preventive measures will emerge through the empowerment of women to assume the confidence and capacity to access the policy-making process, which is a way for them to address their grievances and to make their contributions towards the betterment of their community and society.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Indonesia (Extract 2)
Women need to become self-sufficient. Whether before, during or after conflict, strengthening basic capacities of women, such as reading, writing and economic skills, can go a long way. Training should focus on developing skills that would help women build a structured livelihood to obtain a steady income. Indonesia has also been sharing our best practices and experiences in empowering women in leadership through South-South and triangular cooperation
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Indonesia (Extract 3)
The many efforts the international community has made give Indonesia hope that there is sufficient momentum for women’s participation in peace and security. However, women and peace and security should not be reduced to a women’s issue.