Statement of Senegal, March 21, 2016 (Extract 2).

We also take this opportunity to commend the outstanding contribution of women in the region to peace and reconciliation, in particular through the Great Lakes Women’s Platform, which allows women to make their voices heard and to participate more actively in the decisions and social and economic development of the region. The programme is a concrete embodiment of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, and has already chalked up significant achievements that draw in further support at regional and international levels.