Nigeria shares the Secretary-General's view that there has been measurable pr...

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Nigeria shares the Secretary-General's view that there has been measurable progress in all areas of the women and peace and security agenda, especially as it relates to the increased provision of expertise and training.

Nigeria is committed to the implementation of the relevant Security Council r...

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Nigeria is committed to the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions on women and peace and security. Strident steps have been taken at the national level to ensure the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). In the same vein, Nigeria stresses the importance of compliance with resolution 1820 (2008), on ending acts of sexual violence against women in conflict situations.

It is essential for Member States to adopt and implement comprehensive legisl...

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It is essential for Member States to adopt and implement comprehensive legislation on violence against women as a concrete step to increase women's access to justice. Special courts designed to reduce delays in rendering justice should be established where necessary to facilitate access to justice for victims.

In spite of those accomplishments, we believe that considerable work still ne...

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In spite of those accomplishments, we believe that considerable work still needs to be done to overcome the challenges posed by a lack of implementation of commitments on women and peace and security. A nexus must be created among women's participation, security and the core work of United Nations peacekeeping operations — often overlooked when gender-specific information is provided to the Council.

Women and peace and security is the agenda item that will not go away, and wi...

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Women and peace and security is the agenda item that will not go away, and with very good reason. As long as that remains the reality, New Zealand will continue to participate actively in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda.

United Nations field presences must fully engage with women in civil society ...

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United Nations field presences must fully engage with women in civil society and the community. New Zealand thus encourages a consistent practice of deploying gender advisers to peacekeeping missions, with their role continuing through any transitional arrangements to assist in post-conflict processes.

New Zealand's experience, in its own region and beyond is that credible, info...

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New Zealand's experience, in its own region and beyond is that credible, informal and tradition-based justice systems have a demonstrated role in establishing accountability. In post-conflict societies, it is often informal justice mechanisms that are the most accessible for justice, mediation and conflict resolution.

Mr. President, allow me to begin by thanking you for organizing today's open ...

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Mr. President, allow me to begin by thanking you for organizing today's open debate of the Security Council and the speakers for their valuable contributions.

In June, when the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Regio...

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In June, when the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Mary Robinson, made her first statement to the United Nations family in her new role, she spoke of women not as victims but as stakeholders. She questioned the sustainability of any peace that half the population has had no role in building and she called for women to be put at the core of peacebuilding. New Zealand agrees.

In addition to the existing Pacific Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and ...

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In addition to the existing Pacific Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, which New Zealand is continuing to implement along with its regional partners, we are proceeding with the development of a comprehensive national action plan of our own.

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