Statement of Portugal at the Open Debate on United Nations-African Union peace and security cooperation; May 24, 2016

Statement of Portugal at the Open Debate on United Nations-African Union peace and security cooperation; May 24, 2016

Extracts to this Statement: 

Statement of Portugal, May 24, 2016.

Extract: 

The recently concluded reviews of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture and peacekeeping operations, and of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, clearly emphasize that. 

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security

Statement of Portugal, May 24, 2016.

Extract: 

 At this point, I would once again like to stress that establishing mechanisms aimed at ensuring the involvement and active participation of women in preventing conflicts and supporting peace and in post-conflict processes in Africa is very critical.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation
Peace Processes

Statement of Portugal, May 24, 2016.

Extract: 

 In our view, the women and peace and security agenda should always be at the centre of United Nations- African Union cooperation in the maintenance of peace and security. 

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security