Statement of The DRC

Adopted on 31 October 2000 — the first Council resolution to emphasize the fight against the impact of war — resolution 1325 (2000) called for promoting women’s contributions to conflict resolution and to negotiations with a view to the maintenance of peace and security. It was in 1966, 50 years ago now, that for the first time a woman was elevated to the rank of minister in my country. That was the beginning of a process of liberating Congolese women from the traditional yoke in order that they could participate in decision-making positions. That process culminated with the promulgation of the 2006 Constitution by the President of the Republic and Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Joseph Kabila Kabange.