Statement by Belgium

Extract:

First, we urgently need to increase the active participation and representation of women in all political, justice and peace processes. Indeed, many studies have shown that women’s participation increases the effectiveness of humanitarian aid, the credibility and quality of peacekeeping operations, the speed of economic recovery in post-conflict situations and the sustainability of peace agreements.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Participation

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