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6th
Anniversary of SCR 1325
October 2006
Thematic
compilation of statements at UN Security Council Open Debate
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TO STATEMENTS MADE AT OPEN DEBATE
NGO
Working Group Recommendations to Member States
Statements
were included if they mentioned the particular theme, regardless
of what was said about the theme.
Theme:
Gender & Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We stress, however, that the
concerns of women must be addressed, not just in the early stages
of peace processes, but also in post-conflict rehabilitation and
reconstruction and broader development efforts. Gender equality
is fundamental to not just achieving peace but also longer-term
development and the prevention on of conflict.
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Today, we are calling for the
greater representation of women in the process of negotiating
peace, post-war reconstruction and reconciliation for women. We
must continue to encourage the main bodies of the UN, particularly
the funds and programs to strengthen the participation of women
in their work and to streamline gender issues.
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
We encourage increased attention
to facilitating women's equal and active participation from the
first stages of negotiating peace through reconstruction and political
participation. Without women in decision-making there will be
no sustainable peace.
The implementation of SCR 1325
is closely linked to achieving gender equality and women's equal
participation at all levels of society. In post-conflict societies
women constitute more than half of the population. Women are entitled
to an active role in rebuilding their society. By ensuring that
all aspects of SCR 1325 are implemented we will give women the
chance to use their voice and their agency in ensuring sustainable
peace.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
What are the areas, in our view,
which take priority to ensure the full and complete participation
of women in peacebuilding and reconstruction?
The establishment of institutions
endorsing parity. The reconstruction phase of institutions offers
a unique opportunity for countries emerging from conflict to set
up institutions that conform to the most advanced standards in
law. Instruments such as the Convention for the Elimination of
All Forms of Discrimination Againsi Women must be a benchmark
lo all the actors in reconstruction.
The
establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission should also enable
us to move forward on the participation of women in post-conflict
phases and reconstruction.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We must ensure that the provisions
of resolution 1325 are realized and that women can fully and equally
participate in all levels of decision-making with regard to conflict
prevention and peace- building. Women must be full agents in the
shaping and rebuilding of their communities in the aftermath of
war. It is our duty to continue our work towards the full implementation
of resolution 1325, at the national, regional and international
level.
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Women's participation has enormous
significance in ensuring the consolidation of peace and community
reconstruction.
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Resolution 1325 emphasized the
need to incorporate gender perspectives in post – conflict
reconstruction and peace-building. We are grateful to note that
there has been increased attention on the role of women in the
post conflict rebuilding process, especially in the judicial legislative
and electoral sectors as well as in restoration of the rule of
law and transitional justice. Women still need considerable support
and capacity building to be effective in new democratic and legal
structures that were traditionally dominated by men.
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Next year, women from all over
the Pacific region including non-Forum countries and territories
will come together at the 10"' Triennial Conference on Pacific
Women and 3" Ministerial Meeting in Noumea. New Caledonia,
to review progress on the Pacific Platform for Action on the Advancement
of Women and Gender Equality 2005-2015.
In 2004, this gathering of Pacific
Ministers, government officials and civil society representatives,
recognized Peace and Security as a critical and emerging issue
and added it to the Pacific Platform of Action. They called on
governments to: […..] recognize and enhance women's inclusion
in [..]peace processes and negotiations and post conflict reconstruction
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
No reference to theme
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
During post-conflict reconstruction,
there must be broader use of the Convention on the Elimination
of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) as the basic
reference instrument.
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
The question of the role of women
in peacebuilding is of great relevance, because in the transitional
processes that follow conflict, the foundation of a democratic
and equal society can be created — provided that the needs
and priorities of women and men are considered throughout the
process. Such efforts must be based on respect for human rights
and must reflect an awareness of the differences and inequalities
between the sexes, which can be exacerbated at the end of a conflict
if women and girls are prevented from fully participating in and
benefiting from reconstruction processes.
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Sweden, together with South Africa
and with the assistance of United Nations Development Fund for
Women (UNIFEM) and the International Legal Assistance Consortium
(ILAC) is co-chairing the global initiative on "Partners
for Gender Justice in Conflict Affscted Countries". The partners
have organised international meetings, in Sweden, Liberia as well
as here in New York. The report from the High-level meeting on
"Gender Justice in Liberia" has recently been presented
to the Secretary General. We have asked that the report should
be brought to the attention of the members of the Security Council.
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
No reference to theme
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
As pointed out by the first four
speakers this morning, the United Nations must act - and, indeed,
in many instances has acted - to acknowledge and strengthen the
role of women in peace processes and in post-conflict peacebuilding.
Women can, and should, be involved in both making peace and maintaining
security following conflict, not only in the sense of patrolling
streets, but also as builders of consensus and leaders of reconciliation
in post-conflict settings.
Experience increasingly demonstrates
that incorporating the efforts of women peacebuilders builds more
effective programmes. Their inclusion will advance their rights
and lay the groundwork for a more sustainable peace. Therefore,
women have not only the right, but the responsibility to be an
integral part of all stages of the peace process and the consolidation
of peace.
Disarmament,
demobilization & reintegration
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
Disarmament, demobilization and
reintegration are cornerstones of transition from war to peaceful
coexistence. The EU emphasizes that DDR programmes should allow
women and girl combatants as well as supporters to combatants
to register and participate in these programmes.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
How can a lasting peace be restored
when women, who have already been victims of violence during the
conflict phase, see themselves ostracized within their own community?
It is particularly important that DDR programs give full consideration
to the fate of women who have been involved, usually by force,
with groups of combatants.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
Peacebuilding is a broad notion, encompassing,
inter alia, the restoration of the rule of law, the demobilization,
disarmament and reintegration process and security-sector reform.
Yesterday’s Arria-style meeting gave us the opportunity
to stress the importance of taking into account the gender perspective
in all those areas
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
In Guatemala, we understand very
well the importance of women’s participation in disarmament,
demobilization and reintegration processes in their communities
of origin. A gender perspective must be systematically incorporated
into all the multifaceted efforts of Member States and of the
United Nations and should become a primary component of their
policies, programmes and activities.
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
No reference made
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
We note in that respect the experience
of the UNDP project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which
encountered certain difficulties in raising awareness in that
country on gender issues in the implementation of its disarmament,
demobilization and reintegration programme
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
We have high expectations of
the Peacebuilding Commission. It should produce greater coherence
in the total peacebuilding effort. That includes ensuring that
gender is integrated at the very start of our efforts to establish
peace, and carried through in all its different aspects, disarmament,
demobilisation and reintegration, security sector reform and rule
of law;
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
No reference to theme
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Governance,
political & electoral processes
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
In post-genocide Rwanda, women
have captured a record number of seats in the elected assembly.
Canada co-hosted a panel discussion
with UNIFEM last week to discuss women's priorities in peace consolidation,
especially in the areas of gender justice, security sector reform
and good governance, and to discuss the critical nature of operationalizing
Resolution 1325 into its work.
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
In some conflict situations,
women remain in tragic predicaments, lacking guarantee for their
personal safety and security, and unable to participate effectively
in the peace process and political life.
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
As the Security Council knows,
since its independence in 1975, my country has not experienced
a stable political situation. This has prevented the key elements
of Comorian society from becoming dynamically involved in our
country’s progress and development. In such a context, Comorian
women have not been able to exercise any real political influence
in decision-making involving the future of the Comoros.
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Colombia has also adopted laws
to protect women and promote their participation. Colombia’s
legislation favours female-headed households and guarantees that
women will fill 30 per cent of public posts at decision-making
levels in the different branches and organs of public administration.
The legislation has had an incremental effect on their participation.
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Aware of what is at stake with
regard to women’s participation in the decision-making process,
the Government, working through the department responsible for
promoting the status of women and in cooperation with its development
partners and civil society, has developed strategies to encourage
the participation of Congolese women in the forthcoming elections.
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
Women remain rnarginalised in
peacebuilding. This marginalisation starts during ceasefire negotiations
and continues throughout the peace process. The European Union
believes that it is critical to move from marginalisation to action.
Women at both grassroots and national levels provide important
insights and analysis to the consolidation of peace and we urge
the Security Council to increasingly invite and utilise these
voices. We encourage increased attention to facilitating women's
equal and active participation from the first stages of negotiating
peace through reconstruction and political participation. Without
women in decision-making there will be no sustainable peace.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
What are the areas, in our view,
which take priority to ensure the full and complete participation
of women in peacebuilding and reconstruction?
Participation in decision-making
processes. Women's access to elective office is a key element.
In this we can only welcome the examples of Rwanda and Burundi.
But we also need to make sure that women, especially through their
organizations, are involved in all the administrative processes.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
Women need safety – Germany
therefore launched various projects aimed at promoting women in
the Afghan police force. And women and women’s NGOs must
be active agents in the construction of civil society and democratic
institutions.
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We wish to express our gratitude
to all of the system’s agencies and funds that have worked
to ensure women’s participation at all stages of peacekeeping
and peacebuilding processes — particularly the United Nations
Development Fund for Women, which has been promoting the participation
of Guatemalan women in electoral processes and in leadership training
in communities and local governments since 1997.
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We must ensure that the provisions
of resolution 1325 are realized and that women can fully and equally
participate in all levels of decision-making with regard to conflict
prevention and peace- building.
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Mr. President, last Friday, in
keeping with his solemn pledge to include women at all levels
in decision-making, President Mwai Kibaki decreed that thirty
percent of all public service jobs would be reserved for women.
In his words, and I quote, "The women of this country provide
a critical mass for our economic development.However, there is
a serious imbalance between the number of women employed in the
public service and private sector and in the leadership of the
country in general. I therefore call upon the Public Service to
apply afirmative action in new employment by ensuring that a minimum
of 30 percent of new recruitment and appointments in the public
service establishments are women."End of quote
Resolution 1325 emphasized the
need to incorporate gender perspectives in post – conflict
reconstruction and peace-building. We are grateful to note that
there has been increased attention on the role of women in the
post conflict rebuilding process, especially in the judicial legislative
and electoral sectors as well as in restoration of the rule of
law and transitional justice. Women still need considerable support
and capacity building to be effective in new democratic and legal
structures that were traditionally dominated by men.
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We therefore appreciate measures
taken by the Department of Peace- Keeping Operations(DPK) to hold
regular meetings with women representatives in countries affected
by conflict. However, it is a hard fact that in most countries
there are very few female representatives as women are generally
not involve in politics and do not hold decision-making positions.
It is in this regard that SADC stresses the importance of giving
priority to the empowerment of women, thus enabling their participation
in politics and decision making.
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We also support the emphasis
placed on closer collaboration with mechanisms for gender equality
and advancement of women within countries, including women members
of Parliament and civil society.
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Likewise, it is important that
States shoulder their responsibilities and take the necessary
and firm steps necessary to remove those barriers preventing women
from being effectively involved in the political sphere, in decision-making
bodies, and in the peacekeeping and peacebuilding processes.
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
No reference to theme
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
It is certain that women already
have an important role and are capable of playing an even greater
role in all issues relating to conflict prevention and conflict
resolution. In that context, we support the development of a strategy
to ensure women’s fully fledged participation in peace talks
and in the electoral processes.
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
The Beijing Platform of Action
long stated the need of including women in decision-making and
to ensure that policies are gender sensitive as a fundamental
process toward the acceleration of women's emancipation
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
There must be equal participation
by men and women in efforts to maintain peace and security. A
gender perspective must be integrated into all aspects of peacebuilding,
thereby guaranteeing that all the needs of women, girls, men and
boys are placed on an equal footing in a systematic manner. Women
and girls must be protected from sexual abuse and gender-based
violence, and impunity must be ended. This means including women,
who are usually relegated to a secondary role, in decision-making
processes leading to the adoption of necessary institutional,
judicial, political, educational and economic changes.
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
But even more than that, it is
essential that the rights of women, so often the victims, are
respected. This means responding to all the problems which confront
women in post-conflict situations, and encouraging their empowerment
through education, employment, and participation in the political
process
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
Women continue to take on greater
roles as agents of change throughout all our societies. That dynamic
is a healthy trend that all nations should support and foster.
Yet, all too often, women have been largely excluded from formal
efforts to develop and implement fresh solutions to seemingly
intractable conflicts and their aftermath. Their involvement in
those processes to prevent conflict and stop war is essential,
and the United States takes seriously the challenge of bringing
women, as equals of men, into the mainstream of decision-making
and negotiation.
Despite those successful examples
of and by women to increase and strengthen their role in peacemaking,
there remains resistance to the notion that women can make a difference.
The exclusion of women from important decision-making and political
and social leadership roles is a deeply ingrained tradition in
many societies. Changes to that counterproductive tradition will
require a conscious, deliberate effort by us all.
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Constitutions,
justice & legal reform
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Our own experience makes us recognize
the importance of implement national action plans for the implementation
of Resolution 1325. These plans should be elaborated through a
participative process that should include monitoring and accountability
mechanisms for the governments to assure not only the greatest
possible number of women participation in the decision making
processes of the country but also that their demands and needs
are taken into consideration at all state levels, especially in
the institutional reform processes, including the reform of the
legislative, legal and security sectors.
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
In Afghanistan, we have witnessed
the strength and commitment of women who fought to enshrine equal
rights in their constitution.
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
Post-conflict reconstruction
provides an opportunity for legal and justice reform. It is crucial
that this reform takes full consideration of women's special needs
regarding reviewing the legal framework and judicial system so
that they can better protect the rights of women and girls, ensure
their access to justice and remove gender-discriminatory statutes
and practices especially concerning rights to land, property,
and inheritance. Promoting the Rule of Law and true access to
justice for women is crucial.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
What are the areas, in our view,
which take priority to ensure the full and complete participation
of women in peacebuilding and reconstruction?
The administration of justice.
How can women express and take part in civic life if they have
to be in contact with their former butchers and live in fear?
How can we ask them to have recourse to justice if justice is
synonymous with further humiliation, denial and potential reprisals?
The fight against impunity and the adoption of a sex-specific
approach by the judicial system are indispensable.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
Women need justice – a
gender-sensitive judicial system will benefit all, not only the
victims of sexual violence.
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We are grateful to note that
there has been increased attention on the role of women in the
post conflict rebuilding process, especially in the judicial legislative
and electoral sectors as well as in restoration of the rule of
law and transitional justice. Women still need considerable support
and capacity building to be effective in new democratic and legal
structures that were traditionally dominated by men.
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Only the rule of law and justice
can create a safe and sustainable environment that will enable
the full participation of women in the peacebuilding process.
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
No reference to theme
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
No reference to theme
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
No reference to theme
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of law & security sector reform
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Our own experience makes us recognize
the importance of implement national action plans for the implementation
of Resolution 1325. These plans should be elaborated through a
participative process that should include monitoring and accountability
mechanisms for the governments to assure not only the greatest
possible number of women participation in the decision making
processes of the country but also that their demands and needs
are taken into consideration at all state levels, especially in
the institutional reform processes, including the reform of the
legislative, legal and security sectors.
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Canada co-hosted a panel discussion
with UNIFEM last week to discuss women's priorities in peace consolidation,
especially in the areas of gender justice, security sector reform
and good governance, and to discuss the critical nature of operationalizing
Resolution 1325 into its work.
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
Promoting the Rule of Law and
true access to justice for women is crucial. The European Union
is reiterating its support for the establishment of the Rule of
Law Assistance Unit as anticipated by the Secretary General and
endorsed by the world leaders at the Summit 2005, and requests
the Unit to be established without further delay. We hope that
the Unit, once established, will adopt a strong gender focus and
for instance, carry out analysis of gender gaps in existing Rule
of Law practices and assistance.
Reconstituted police and armed
forces should seek gender balance in personnel, and should be
reformed to introduce gender-equality to their mandates, incentive
systems, performance measures, oversight mechanisms and organizational
cultures. Security forces also need to be particularly alert to
the increased violence against women, which often follows demobilisation.
We also believe that gender should
be an integral part of Security Sector Reform programmes, including
activities to reform defence forces and the police. We need to
improve the participation of women at all levels of the security
forces as well as the dialogue between the security sector and
civil society.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Peacebuilding is a broad notion,
encompassing, inter alia, the restoration of the rule of law,
the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process and
security-sector reform. Yesterday’s Arria-style meeting
gave us the opportunity to stress the importance of taking into
account the gender perspective in all those areas
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Resolution 1325 emphasized the
need to incorporate gender perspectives in post – conflict
reconstruction and peace-building. We are grateful to note that
there has been increased attention on the role of women in the
post conflict rebuilding process, especially in the judicial legislative
and electoral sectors as well as in restoration of the rule of
law and transitional justice. Women still need considerable support
and capacity building to be effective in new democratic and legal
structures that were traditionally dominated by men.
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Only the rule of law and justice
can create a safe and sustainable environment that will enable
the full participation of women in the peacebuilding process.
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
No reference to theme
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
No reference to theme
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Globally, in the UN, Sweden has
given political and financial support to the implementation of
Resolution 1325 in UN peace support operations, as well as to
Security Sector Reform (SSR) measures in a number of countries
through our bilateral development cooperation.
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
No reference to theme
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
No reference to theme
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CEDAW
and other human rights instruments or policies
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
My country, the Union of the
Comoros, is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of
All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Gender equality is
guaranteed by the constitution of the Comoros. The Union of the
Comoros also subscribed to the Declaration of the Fourth World
Conference on Women, held in Beijing, and the African Platform
for Action and, at the regional level, has ratified the Protocol
to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights.
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
No reference to theme
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
The reconstruction phase of institutions
offers a unique opportunity for countries emerging from conflict
to set up institutions that conform to the most advanced standards
in law. Instruments such as the Convention for the Elimination
of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women must be a benchmark
lo all the actors in reconstruction.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
The goal of the increased participation
of women is provided for in many international legal instruments,
such as the Charter of the United Nations, resolution 1325 (2000)
and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
against Women (CEDAW). With a view to honoring that commitment,
Greece has ratified both CEDAW and its Optional Protocol, and
has established an office of gender equality in the Ministry of
National Defence.
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC,Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Next year, women from all over
the Pacific region including non-Forum countries and territories
will come together at the 10"' Triennial Conference on Pacific
Women and 3" Ministerial Meeting in Noumea. New Caledonia,
to review progress on the Pacific Platform for Action on the Advancement
of Women and Gender Equality 2005-2015.
Additionally, the recently conducted
Summit of our PIF Leaders on Wednesday, 25 October 2006, agreed
that greater attention needed to be given to implementing international
conventions on human rights (specifically, I note that the Pacific
Plan initiative 12.5 specifically refers to UNSCR1325) as essential
tools to underpin improvements in institutional governance.
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
No reference to theme
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
During post-conflict reconstruction,
there must be broader use of the Convention on the Elimination
of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) as the basic
reference instrument.
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
No reference to theme
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme.
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
No reference to theme
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
No reference to theme
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