Statement of Georgia

One of my country’s persistent concerns relates to the implementation of this resolution in conflict- affected territories. We all know that 20 per cent of my country’s territory remains under illegal foreign military occupation and that hundreds of thousands of Georgian internally displaced persons and refugees who are victims of ethnic cleansing are denied the right to return to their homes, while the fundamental rights of women and girls inside the occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions in South Ossetia continue to be neglected. My Government spares no effort to develop and implement higher standards for the full protection of women’s rights. We fully recognize the benefits of enhancing women’s leadership and participation in decision-making in conflict resolution, prevention and management processes. Our strong commitment is well reflected our the national action plan on women and peace and security, and Georgia was one of the first countries to adopt a separate policy document on this very important topic.