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7th
Anniversary of SCR 1325
October 2007
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Open Debate
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Secretary General's Report on Women, Peace and Security |
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NGOWG Recommendations to Member States| NGOWG
Issue Brief |
Thematic
compilation of statements at UN Security Council Open Debate on
Women, Peace and Security
INDEX
TO STATEMENTS MADE AT OPEN DEBATE
Statements
were included if they mentioned the particular theme, regardless
of what was said about the theme.
Theme:
Gender & Peacekeeping
Argentina
H.E. Jorge Arguello, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Ms Frances Lisson, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Austria
H.E. Gerhard Pfanzelter, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Md. Touhid Hossain, Foreign Secretary
Peacekeeping operations are no longer limited to military activities.
They now have broader mandates to assist in elections, monitor
human rights and carry out police functions. Multidimensional
peacekeeping operations, thus have large potential in addressing
the security of women. We have integrated gender perspective in
some aspects of UN peace-keeping operations. However, in post-conflict
peace building efforts much remain to be done.
Belgium
H.E. Pierre Chevalier, Special Envoy for the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
Benin
H.E. Jean-Marie Ehouzou, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs. Claudia Blum di Barberi, Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Costa Rica
H.E. Jorge Urbina Ortega, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ms. Nduku Booto, Charge D'Affairs a.i.
My delegation shares the view already expressed by other delegations
that it is also important for the Secretary-General to consider
appointing more women as special representatives and envoys to
conduct goodoffices missions in his name, and to seek to increase
the role and contribution of women in United Nations operations
on the ground as military observers, civilian police personnel,
human rights specialists and members of humanitarian operations.
Denmark
H.E. Mr. Lars Faaborg-Anderson, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E., Maged A. Abdelmiz, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Finland
H.E. Ms. Marjatta Rasi, Under-Secretary of State
We should not underestimate the power of example in crisis areas.
Attention will also be paid to women’s and girls’
rights and protection. Finland will also consider setting up a
pool of experts trained in gender issues.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Maurice Ripert, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Germany
H.E. Mr. Matussek, Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Akwasi Osei-Adjei, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
Guatemala
Mr. Skinner-Klée, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Allow me to refer to gender advisers, who should be included
in peacekeeping operations in the field. Currently, 11 out of
18 active missions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations
include that post. That is encouraging, but it is not enough.
We believe that every mission should incorporate that post.
Peacekeeping operations, in addition, can help provide information
on the violent acts committed against women and girls. The basic
thing is to know exactly what is happening on the ground. As Minister
Koenders of the Netherlands rightly pointed out, it is essential
not to remain silent and not to allow silence to become impunity.
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Honduras
H.E. Ivan Romero Martinez, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hannesson, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Eddy Pratomo, Deputy Minister / Director General
for Legal Affairs & International Treaties
No reference to theme
Israel
H.E. Dan Gillerman, Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Italy
H.E. Marcello Spatafora, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Yukio Takasu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kazakhstan
H.E. mrs Byrganym Aitimova, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
Kenya appreciates that the Department of Peacekeeping Operation
has made strides in promoting gender equality in peacekeeping
operations and in the incorporation of gender expertise in peacekeeping
missions. These have been useful steps, but we still need to ensure
sustained efforts in gender mainstreaming at all levels of peacekeeping
operations. Currently, Kenya has deployed women to most of the
peacekeeping missions where we have troops, and we are determined
to increase the numbers.
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Malawi
H.E. Mr. Steve D Matenje, SC, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Mexico
H.E. Claude Heller, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
Fifth, there is a need for sustained cooperation and coordination
between the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and United Nations
bodies carrying out programmes to benefit women on the ground,
such as the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
and the United Nations Population Fund.
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Maung Wai, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Bert Koenders, Minister for Development Cooperation
No reference to theme
New Zealand
H.E. Ms Rosemary Banks, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Nicaragua
H.E. Maria Rubiales de Chamorra, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
H.E. Ms Mona Juul, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Panama
H.E. Ricardo Alberto Arias, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Portugal (on behalf of the European Union)
H.E. Ambassador Joao Salgueiro, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Republic of Korea
H.E. Park Hee-kwon, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
It notes, for example, the adoption by five entities of action
plans for gender mainstreaming in their work on conflict prevention,
the implementation of early-warning mechanisms by seven entities
and the appointment of gender advisers in eleven peacekeeping
missions.
Russian Federation
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Ms. Ol'ga Algayerova, State Secretary of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mr. Juan Antonia Yanez-Barnuevo Ambassador &
Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador
& Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
United Arab Emirates
Mr. Al-Jarman
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Karen Pierce, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
United States
H.E. Alejandro D. Wolff, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
VietNam
H.E. Hoang Chi Trung, Minister & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Zambia (for SADC)
H.E. Mr Lazarous Kapambwe
No reference to theme
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Sexual
Exploitation & Abuse by UN Personnel
Argentina
H.E. Jorge Arguello, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Ms Frances Lisson, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Austria
H.E. Gerhard Pfanzelter, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
Austria strongly supports the zero tolerance policy concerning
sexual abuse and exploitation by UN personnel. It is simply unacceptable
that peacekeepers and field personnel involved are still involved
in cases of sexual exploitation and abuse. We therefore lend our
full support to the ongoing work on a draft Policy Statement and
Comprehensive Strategy on assistance and support to victims of
sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and related personnel.
Bangladesh
H.E. Md. Touhid Hossain, Foreign Secretary
No reference to theme
Belgium
H.E. Pierre Chevalier, Special Envoy for the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
Benin
H.E. Jean-Marie Ehouzou, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
Colombia
H.E. Mrs. Claudia Blum di Barberi, Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Costa Rica
H.E. Jorge Urbina Ortega, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
Croatia is participating in 15 United Nations peacekeeping operations,
with female peacekeepers comprising 7 per cent of its personnel.
In addition, we are implementing a zero-tolerance policy towards
sexual exploitation and abuse in field operations.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ms. Nduku Booto, Charge D'Affairs a.i.
We vigorously condemn all sexual violence in all armed conflicts,
as well as all sexual assault and exploitation committed by any
party whatsoever, including United Nations personnel. We stress
the need to eradicate impunity. If we are to eliminate this scourge,
it is important to take preventative measures and to punish the
perpetrators. My delegation therefore supports the zero-tolerance
policy adopted by the Secretary- General.
Denmark
H.E. Mr. Lars Faaborg-Anderson, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E., Maged A. Abdelmiz, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Finland
H.E. Ms. Marjatta Rasi, Under-Secretary of State
No reference to theme
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Maurice Ripert, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Germany
H.E. Mr. Matussek, Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Akwasi Osei-Adjei, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
Guatemala
Mr. Skinner-Klée, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Honduras
H.E. Ivan Romero Martinez, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hannesson, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Eddy Pratomo, Deputy Minister / Director General
for Legal Affairs & International Treaties
No reference to theme
Israel
H.E. Dan Gillerman, Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Italy
H.E. Marcello Spatafora, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Yukio Takasu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kazakhstan
H.E. mrs Byrganym Aitimova, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Malawi
H.E. Mr. Steve D Matenje, SC, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Mexico
H.E. Claude Heller, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Maung Wai, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Bert Koenders, Minister for Development Cooperation
No reference to theme
New Zealand
H.E. Ms Rosemary Banks, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Nicaragua
H.E. Maria Rubiales de Chamorra, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
H.E. Ms Mona Juul, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
Most shameful of all to us here in the United Nations, the Secretary-General’s
declared zero-tolerance policy is still not getting through to
civilians and soldiers, and allegations of sexual misconduct by
United Nations peacekeepers continue.
Panama
H.E. Ricardo Alberto Arias, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Portugal (on behalf of the European Union)
H.E. Ambassador Joao Salgueiro, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
The State of Qatar strongly condemns all sexual and physical
abuse of women and girls in areas of armed conflict. The State
of Qatar stresses the need to provide them with comprehensive
protection and to take firm action against those who sexually
abuse women and girls in areas of armed conflict, be they parties
to the conflict or United Nations peacekeeping operations personnel,
in order to put an end to impunity.
Republic of Korea
H.E. Park Hee-kwon, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Russian Federation
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Ms. Ol'ga Algayerova, State Secretary of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mr. Juan Antonia Yanez-Barnuevo Ambassador &
Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador
& Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
United Arab Emirates
Mr. Al-Jarman
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Karen Pierce, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
United States
H.E. Alejandro D. Wolff, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
Given the special vulnerability of the civilian population during
conflicts that threaten the peace and security of their nations,
it is particularly abhorrent when those charged with restoring
peace and stability become the perpetrators of sexual exploitation
and abuse of women and children. The Council has addressed this
issue in past statements, reiterating its condemnation of all
acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by all categories of personnel
in United Nations peacekeeping missions and urging troop-contributing
countries to take appropriate preventive action, including the
conduct of pre-deployment awareness training and to take disciplinary
and other action to ensure full accountability in cases of misconduct
involving their personnel.
The United Nations, as we heard earlier this morning from Under-Secretary-General
Guéhenno, has made considerable and laudable efforts to
enforce a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and
abuse by personnel assigned to United Nations peacekeeping operations
and has made considerable progress in providing appropriate training,
as well as improved oversight of conduct and discipline. We underscore
the need for all allegations to be investigated properly and for
appropriate follow-up action to be taken.
VietNam
H.E. Hoang Chi Trung, Minister & Deputy Permanent
Representative
Progress has been reported in a wide range of spheres of activities,
such as conflict prevention and early warning; peacemaking and
peacebuilding; peacekeeping operations; humanitarian response;
postconflict reconstruction and rehabilitation; disarmament, demobilization
and reintegration; preventing and responding to gender-based violence
in armed conflict; and preventing and responding to sexual exploitation
and abuse by humanitarian and peacekeeping personnel.
Zambia (for SADC)
H.E. Mr Lazarous Kapambwe
No reference to theme
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Gender
Balance & recruiting in Peacekeeping
Argentina
H.E. Jorge Arguello, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
In this regard, we would like to underline that Argentina has
fully incorporated the UN recommendations in the subject of gender
and all aspects of its participation in Peacekeeping Operations.
Last year the institutional revision has been completed that gave
access to women to all ranks within our security forces hierarchy,
both at the level of non-commissioned officers and officers. At
the same time, Argentinean women have an important participation
among our troops in peacekeeping operations. As an example, we
can mention that over 110 women have participated in the Argentine
peacekeeping forces of MINUSTAH in Haiti, and that the first Argentinean
female military observer is currently working at UNFICYP in Cyprus.
Australia
H.E. Ms Frances Lisson, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Austria
H.E. Gerhard Pfanzelter, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
In August this year, the Government of Austria adopted a National
Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325. The plan
was developed in close consultations among all stakeholders, including
NGOs and academics. It foresees actions to be taken at national,
regional and international level. These include the following:
The percentage of women among Austrian personnel to peace missions
shall be raised, including by offering specific incentives to
women.
Bangladesh
H.E. Md. Touhid Hossain, Foreign Secretary
No reference to theme
Belgium
H.E. Pierre Chevalier, Special Envoy for the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
No reference to theme
Benin
H.E. Jean-Marie Ehouzou, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent Representative
Colombia
H.E. Mrs. Claudia Blum di Barberi, Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
Along the same lines, the Congo is in favour of improving the
representation of women in peacekeeping operations and appreciates
the successful efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations
in that area.
Costa Rica
H.E. Jorge Urbina Ortega, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
My delegation shares the view already expressed by other delegations
that it is also important for the Secretary-General to consider
appointing more women as special representatives and envoys to
conduct goodoffices missions in his name, and to seek to increase
the role and contribution of women in United Nations operations
on the ground as military observers, civilian police personnel,
human rights specialists and members of humanitarian operations.
Substantial progress has been achieved, but additional effort
must be made to remove the last remaining obstacles to the full
implementation of the resolution.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ms. Nduku Booto, Charge D'Affairs a.i.
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mr. Lars Faaborg-Anderson, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E., Maged A. Abdelmiz, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
The Government of Egypt is also making great efforts to strengthen
the status of women in all fields, especially in such vital areas
as peacekeeping and peacebuilding in post-conflict situations,
which require particular attention and follow-up.Finland
H.E. Ms. Marjatta Rasi, Under-Secretary of State
We will also pay attention to women’s recruitment for
crisis management operations. We should not underestimate the
power of example in crisis areas. Attention will also be paid
to women’s and girls’ rights and protection. Finland
will also consider setting up a pool of experts trained in gender
issues.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Maurice Ripert, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Germany
H.E. Mr. Matussek, Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Akwasi Osei-Adjei, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
Guatemala
Mr. Skinner-Klée, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
The mainstreaming of the gender perspective in national and international
plans is vital to achieving integral, balanced peacekeeping operations.
In peacekeeping operations, we have maintained an average of 11
per cent of female personnel in contingents in the United Nations
Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC)
and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH),
including military observers. We will continue to broaden our
policy of including female personnel in each contingent. Currently,
in the military police unit in our MINUSTAH contingent, a woman
commands the operational and investigation unit.
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Honduras
H.E. Ivan Romero Martinez, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hannesson, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
Iceland now participates in peacebuilding and reconstruction in
nine places around the world, including for the United Nations
Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) in Liberia, Serbia and the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as well as for UNICEF in
Palestine. In the past few years Iceland has encouraged women
to increase their participation in these assignments, and currently
over 40 per cent of deployed personnel of the Iceland Crisis Response
Unit are women.
Indonesia
H.E. Eddy Pratomo, Deputy Minister / Director General
for Legal Affairs & International Treaties
We have come some distance since the adoption of Security Council
resolution 1325 (2000), in 2000. The plight of women in armed
conflict has been publicized, and new paths of leadership have
been forged by women in the political environment, in peacekeeping
and in peacebuilding. However, action on behalf of women is needed
to close the gap between our political pledges and the current
reality of empowering women in situations of armed conflict, in
order to attain peace and security.
Concomitant with the role of national strategies and regional
initiatives, civil society organizations can play an important
role in helping to enable women in conflict environments. Their
efforts have benefited women in the population and have contributed
to peace. They can play an invaluable role in campaigns to raise
awareness about women’s issues, including the participation
of women in peacekeeping.
Israel
H.E. Dan Gillerman, Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Italy
H.E. Marcello Spatafora, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Yukio Takasu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kazakhstan
H.E. mrs Byrganym Aitimova, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
We are pleased to note that, since the resolution’s adoption,
the understanding of the role of women in peacemaking, peacekeeping
and, no less important, peacebuilding has been growing in recent
years. Enhancing the role of women in the area of peacebuilding
and security and putting an end to violence against women and
girls are priorities for UNIFEM and related United Nations bodies.
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Malawi
H.E. Mr. Steve D Matenje, SC, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Mexico
H.E. Claude Heller, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Maung Wai, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Bert Koenders, Minister for Development Cooperation
No reference to theme
New Zealand
H.E. Ms Rosemary Banks, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
New Zealand is taking a number of concrete steps to reinforce
its support for resolution 1325 (2000). First, we are committed
to encouraging women to undertake assignments on peacekeeping
missions. Women from the New Zealand Defence Forces, the New Zealand
Police and our wider society are an integral part of New Zealand’s
participation in regional, United Nations and other international
peacekeeping efforts. That includes women working in high-risk
areas, such as Afghanistan, and in our operational missions, such
as that in Timor-Leste. Up to 30 per cent of all our police peacekeeping
deployments are female — among the highest rate in the world.
New Zealand recognizes, too, that diversity assists peacekeeping
missions in reaching out to a wider sector of the community, which
is a fundamental element for effective peacebuilding.
Nicaragua
H.E. Maria Rubiales de Chamorra, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
H.E. Ms Mona Juul, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Panama
H.E. Ricardo Alberto Arias, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Portugal (on behalf of the European Union)
H.E. Ambassador Joao Salgueiro, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
The State of Qatar firmly believes that women are key partners
in all efforts towards and stages in the maintenance and strengthening
of international peace and security. It also believes in the priority
of the ongoing work to integrate women into all peacekeeping and
peacebuilding operations and in the development of national policies
for the consolidation of peace in areas of armed conflict.
Republic of Korea
H.E. Park Hee-kwon, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
So far, the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is far from
sufficient. Women continue to be excluded from or marginalized
in peacemaking and peacebuilding processes. There has been some
integration of gender perspectives, but it has not been systematic,
nor has it adequately encompassed all facets of the process, including
conflict prevention, early warning, peacekeeping operations, humanitarian
responses, post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation.
Russian Federation
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Ms. Ol'ga Algayerova, State Secretary of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
The active and equal participation of women in conflict prevention,
peacebuilding and peacekeeping, including in peace and reconciliation
efforts, represents the best way to eliminate gender-based violence,
sexual abuse and all other forms of violence against women in
conflict situations. Women’s empowerment plays a critical
role in peace and security processes.
The mainstreaming of the gender perspective in conflict prevention,
including the development of gender-sensitive early warning mechanisms,
increased participation by women in peacekeeping operations and
decision-making and gender training for all staff, have been promoted
by action plans and other important initiatives within United
Nations entities, such as the Department of Political Affairs,
the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Office for Disarmament
Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights (OHCHR), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees, the United Nations Environment Programme and the
World Food Programme (WFP).
An appropriate presence of women and gender training in armed
forces, including peacekeeping forces, have a clear and positive
effect on the behaviour of troops and on the actual conduct of
their duty. Therefore, the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000)
are fully relevant for any security sector reform plan. In this
context, we welcome activities linked with the promotion of women’s
participation in peacekeeping, peacebuilding and the development
of specific action plans for the implementation of resolution
1325 (2000) by the field missions of the Department of Peacekeeping
Operations.
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
As South Africa has increased its participation in the international
arena, our representatives in regional and international peacebuilding
and peacekeeping efforts have always included women.
There is a need for increased participation by women at all levels,
particularly in peacekeeping and peacebuilding, as well as in
United Nations field operations. More women should be appointed
as special representatives and envoys of the Secretary-General.
For that reason, we commend the Secretary-General for appointing
our colleague Ambassador Ellen Løj of Denmark as Special
Representative of the Secretary-General for Liberia.
Spain
H.E. Mr. Juan Antonia Yanez-Barnuevo Ambassador &
Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador
& Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
United Arab Emirates
Mr. Al-Jarman
We have contributed to the budget of the Peacebuilding Commission,
as well as to those of several organizations, civil society and
institutions, relevant governmental and regional non-governmental
working groups in order to achieve full implementation of the
provisions of this resolution, including the full empowerment
of women in the fields of peacekeeping and peacebuilding and the
implementation of development and humanitarian operations.
Secondly, we need to adopt the gender perspective in all peacekeeping
operations and other relevant activities, including women’s
increased involvement in decision-making processes so as to mitigate
the negative impact of illegal activities perpetrated against
them, including acts committed by individuals participating in
such activities.
United Kingdom
H.E. Karen Pierce, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
United States
H.E. Alejandro D. Wolff, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
VietNam
H.E. Hoang Chi Trung, Minister & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Zambia (for SADC)
H.E. Mr Lazarous Kapambwe
No reference to theme
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Argentina
H.E. Jorge Arguello, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
The Argentine Joint Center for Training for
Peacekeeping also incorporates in its set of guidelines a gender
perspective both for its administration and for training.
Australia
H.E. Ms Frances Lisson, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Austria
H.E. Gerhard Pfanzelter, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
Training programs for Austrian personnel in
peace missions shall be reviewed in order to systematically address
gender aspects and the rights of women. as well as a firm "zero
tolerance policy" on sexual abuse and exploitation.
Bangladesh
H.E. Md. Touhid Hossain, Foreign Secretary
As one of the largest troop contributing countries
to UN PKOs Bangladesh is ever conscious of her responsibilities
to incorporate essential e1ements of 1325 in the pre-deployment
training of peace-keepers. As a member of the PBC we remain vigilant
in our focus on the provisions of 1325.
Belgium
H.E. Pierre Chevalier, Special Envoy for the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
Benin
H.E. Jean-Marie Ehouzou, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs. Claudia Blum di Barberi, Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Costa Rica
H.E. Jorge Urbina Ortega, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ms. Nduku Booto, Charge D'Affairs a.i.
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mr. Lars Faaborg-Anderson, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E., Maged A. Abdelmiz, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Finland
H.E. Ms. Marjatta Rasi, Under-Secretary of State
The fact that United Nations peacekeeping missions and crisis
management operations of the European Union and other regional
organizations are dependent on national capabilities means that
it is crucial that a gender perspective be integrated into the
training of national forces and civilian personnel.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Maurice Ripert, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
The report that the Secretary-General has submitted on the implementation
of resolution 1325 (2000) (S/2007/567) reflects the profusion
of initiatives to train personnel for peacekeeping operations,
to rethink the organization of refugee camps in order to take
into account women’s specific needs, to support women who
are victims of violence and to fight impunity.
Germany
H.E. Mr. Matussek, Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Akwasi Osei-Adjei, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No reference to theme
Guatemala
Mr. Skinner-Klée, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Honduras
H.E. Ivan Romero Martinez, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hannesson, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Eddy Pratomo, Deputy Minister / Director General
for Legal Affairs & International Treaties
No reference to theme
Israel
H.E. Dan Gillerman, Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Italy
H.E. Marcello Spatafora, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Yukio Takasu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kazakhstan
H.E. mrs Byrganym Aitimova, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Malawi
H.E. Mr. Steve D Matenje, SC, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Mexico
H.E. Claude Heller, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
Sixth, we must establish across-the-board mandatory training programmes
in gender issues for United Nations staff working in the areas
of peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance.
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Maung Wai, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Bert Koenders, Minister for Development Cooperation
No reference to theme
New Zealand
H.E. Ms Rosemary Banks, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Nicaragua
H.E. Maria Rubiales de Chamorra, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
H.E. Ms Mona Juul, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Panama
H.E. Ricardo Alberto Arias, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador & Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Portugal (on behalf of the European Union)
H.E. Ambassador Joao Salgueiro, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Republic of Korea
H.E. Park Hee-kwon, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Russian Federation
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Ms. Ol'ga Algayerova, State Secretary of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
The mainstreaming of the gender perspective in conflict prevention,
including the development of gender-sensitive early warning mechanisms,
increased participation by women in peacekeeping operations and
decision-making and gender training for all staff, have been promoted
by action plans and other important initiatives within United
Nations entities, such as the Department of Political Affairs,
the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Office for Disarmament
Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights (OHCHR), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees, the United Nations Environment Programme and the
World Food Programme (WFP).
We also very much appreciate the work of UNICEF, which has provided
gender training for 500 staff members of the international organizations
based in the Sudan, and which, in cooperation with Save the Children,
has provided gender training for 3,300 military observers, protection
forces and civilian police officers in Darfur. I would also mention
the training provided by OHCHR to military and police personnel
deployed in peacekeeping operations. The activities of the United
Nations International Research and Training Institute for the
Advancement of Women, the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control
of Armed Forces, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human
Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
are also commendable in this area.
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mr. Juan Antonia Yanez-Barnuevo Ambassador &
Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador
& Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador & Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
United Arab Emirates
Mr. Al-Jarman
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Karen Pierce, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
United States
H.E. Alejandro D. Wolff, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent
Representative
The Council has addressed this issue in past statements, reiterating
its condemnation of all acts of sexual exploitation and abuse
by all categories of personnel in United Nations peacekeeping
missions and urging troop-contributing countries to take appropriate
preventive action, including the conduct of pre-deployment awareness
training and to take disciplinary and other action to ensure full
accountability in cases of misconduct involving their personnel.
VietNam
H.E. Hoang Chi Trung, Minister & Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Zambia (for SADC)
H.E. Mr Lazarous Kapambwe
No reference to theme
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