Secondly, the national Governments of Member States bear the primary responsi...

Secondly, the national Governments of Member States bear the primary responsibility for protecting women's rights in conflict and post-conflict situations. In our efforts to protect women's rights and strengthen their role in peace and security, we must respect the ownership of national Governments. It is important to respect the actions taken by national Governments for the protection of women's rights in view of each country's own specific conditions. In implementing resolution 1325 (2000), the international community may provide assistance to the countries concerned, on the basis of full respect for the views of that country.