As the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/732) makes clear, women's organizat...

As the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/732) makes clear, women's organization play an indispensable role in enabling women to prevent conflict and to promote and build peace. But women's organizations can only operate effectively in safety and with support. In that regard, Australia strongly supports the Secretary-General's call for the protection of women's human rights defenders during conflict situations, given their specific vulnerability.