Statement of Denmark, October 2015

It is widely acknowledged that the absence o f women from early peace negotiations and reconstruction measures can have a long-lasting negative impact on development o f good governance. No society can afford the luxury o f leaving out half o f their population from decision-making processes.

Therefore, the SecurityCouncilmust send a strong messagein support ofwomen's political participation in peace and development processes to the benefit o f all women and men.