Statement of Poland on the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, October, 2015
Statement of Poland, October, 2015
We fully understand that there can be no durable and sustainable post-conflict recovery without meaningful reconciliation and without the restoration of true confidence in justice. In particular, there can be no peace and security without addressing the consequences of violence against women, and no long- term stability and prosperity without providing justice and ensuring that such crimes are not repeated. Poland is committed to ending impunity. We will continue to support the work of the International Criminal Court, both by sharing our expertise and by contributing financially to the Court’s Trust Fund for Victims.
Statement of Poland, October, 2015
Poland attaches the utmost importance to the practical involvement of women in peacebuilding and peacekeeping. One of the ways to engage them in decision-making is by strengthening their participation in the legal system. Accordingly, we support the candidature of Ms. Agnieszka Klonowiecka-Milart to a judgeship position on the United Nations Dispute Tribunal based in Nairobi. With her 17 years of experience within the United Nations as an international judge for the United Nations on the Supreme Court of Kosovo and the Supreme Court Chamber in Cambodia for the Khmer Rouge trials, as well as an expert in legal reform in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Kosovo, she will, we believe, set a good example for other women aspiring to make a difference in conflict and post-conflict areas.
Statement of Poland, October, 2015
Poland supports the candidature of a woman for the office of the next Secretary-General. We are convinced that that would contribute to bolstering the participation of women in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, as well as the advancement of women at all levels of decision-making.
Statement of Poland, October, 2015
We would also like to stress that combating sexual violence against women in armed conflicts remains an important issue for the Polish Government. We welcomed the anti- sexual-violence initiative of the British Government as a timely and necessary initiative aimed at addressing the culture of impunity. As a member of the UN-Women Executive Board, Poland stands ready to cooperate further in that regard.
Statement of Poland, October, 2015
In conclusion, I would like to stress that Poland has decided to earmark a minimum of 15 per cent of all our future funding for the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund to be dedicated to women’s specific needs, and in particular to advancing gender equality in post- conflict situations. Already this year, in partnership with UN-Women, we have initiated a project involving the innovative employment of Ukrainian internally displaced women with children. That pilot project will continue to grow in the coming years.