Implementation

Both the world and the Council have made progress, but we are still falling short. The task facing the Council is to close the gap between ambition and reality. After the global study and the adoption of the corresponding resolution 2242 (2015) last year, our full attention should be directed to carrying out our tasks to effectively integrate and operationalize the women and peace and security agenda in the daily business of the Council. I would like to highlight some areas where we see a need for improvement.

Secondly, there is a need to improve data collection, including sex-disaggregated statistics. Too often, we make decisions based on incomplete data and analysis. We cannot afford to fail to grasp the root causes of conflict or to identify peace dividends and agents.

Fourthly, we must incentivize through financing and other means. We must make sure that enough resources are dedicated to realizing this agenda. The 15 per cent target in the three peace and security reviews is a step in the right direction, but only as a first step. I am glad that the Peacebuilding Fund is leading by example.

I am pleased to represent a feminist Government with a feminist foreign policy. In that context, Sweden naturally follows the work on women and peace and security. For us this is about our three R’s: rights, representation and resources. We will pursue this agenda intensely during our term in the Security Council, not only because it is right but also because it is smart. We count on the partnership of all members of the Council. More women simply means more peace.