Statement of Angola on the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, October, 2015

1. Increase the participation of Women and integrate gender equality into all stages of peacebuilding processes, including at all decision-making levels;

2. Ensure the Training and Empowerment of all Women, girls and boys in peacebuilding processes, both in gender equality and gender-based violence, as well as other relevant aspects of Resolutions 1325 and 1820;

3. Promote and protect the human rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations, as well as their economic and social empowerment and participation in civil society, taking into account the need to prevent and eliminate gender- and conflict-based violence in conflict situations, and promote the empowerment of women;

4. Deepen and spread knowledge about the theme "Women, Peace and Security", including training and raising awareness in all ministerial departments, the civil society, and among political decision makers;

5. Promote the participation of the civil society in the implementation of Resolution 1325;
6. Promote the socio-economic development of rural communities, raise awareness of their rights, increase food security and contribute to poverty eradication;
7. Include a gender perspective in the national budget with a view to fulfilling the commitments set in Resolution 1325.