STATEMENT OF NORWAY, OCTOBER, 2015

I am proud to say that in all peace and security efforts where Norway is engaged, women’s and men’s needs, priorities and rights are to be taken into account. Sexual violence in conflict will be fought. The Norwegian national joint headquarters requires knowledge of resolution 1325 (2000) as a generic demand for all Norwegian personnel who are to be deployed to international operations. The gender perspective is an integral part of all Norwegian predeployment training.

We are proud of the role we have played as facilitator in the Colombia process, where women are at the table and are making their voices heard. Norway aims to increase the participation of women in peace processes. Inspired by the African women mediators’ network, we are now establishing a Nordic women mediators’ network.