That link between the impact of war on women and the possibility of using the...

That link between the impact of war on women and the possibility of using the potential of women in peace negotiations and reconstruction is precisely what we must focus on in our implementation of the resolution. Resolution 1325 (2000) is the very backbone of Security Council resolutions on women and peace and security, highlighting the necessity of addressing the issue of women as peacebuilders as well as victims of war. Women's empowerment and respect for women's rights are among the prerequisites for sustainable peace and stable, democratic development.