OSCE Participation

Fourthly, I would like to mention that the OSCE also recognizes the important role women can play in preventing radicalization and violent extremism. Accordingly, next month we will convene a conference on this topic that will bring together policymakers, experts and activists from across the OSCE region.

The OSCE acknowledges the clear evidence that the participation of women in all phases of the conflict cycle — from conflict prevention and crisis management to conflict resolution and post-conflict rehabilitation and reconciliation — is critical to the success and sustainability of peace processes and peacebuilding. Various speakers have shared much evidence on this point with us today.