Statement of the PBC; May 24, 2016

Similarly, we must also acknowledge the importance of women’s leadership and participation in conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding. We must particularly include gender-related issues in all discussions pertinent to sustaining peace, and promote the gender dimensions of peacebuilding, including through the strengthening of women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding. Importantly, we also intend to work very closely with Mr. Donald Kaberuka in the context of the African Peace Fund. We also look forward to working with him and to achieving greater success in raising additional funds for both the African Peace Fund and the broader Peacebuilding Fund of the Peacebuilding Commission.