Statement of Sweden, September 2016

As a government proudly pursuing a feminist foreign policy, we call for a true shift in the way we approach global gender equality work. Of course, UN Women has a key role. But so do we, as member states. It is ultimately our task to enhance rights, representation and resources for women and girls all around the world. To increase women's participation in peace processes; secure protection against gender-based violence in humanitarian crises; and strengthen women's political and economic empowerment. The UN can lead the way.

By improving the gender balance in the UN system and having a gender-responsive budget of its own - not only recommending it to national governments. By using gender-disaggregated data when dealing with matters of peace and conflict, including in the Security Council - not only advising it for national action plans on 1325.