Statement of Estonia at the General Assembly Debate, September 21, 2016
Extracts to this Statement:
Statement of Estonia
Extract:
“Amidst current conflicts and crises it is important to ensure that women do not fall victim to gender-based violence and that they are also included in conflict resolution and peace negotiations. Therefore it is important to continue to implement UNSCR resolution 1325 and related resolutions on women, peace and Security.”
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
General Women, Peace and Security
Participation
Peace Processes
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Statement of Estonia
Extract:
“Estonia attaches great importance to the goal of achieving gender equality that can unlock the economic potential of women. More equal societies work better for everyone. Achieving gender equality is firstly the duty of political leaders.”
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Human Rights