Participation

The Participation theme focuses on women’s representation and participation in peace processes, electoral process – as both the candidate and voter – UN decision-making positions, and in the broader social-political sphere.

The Security Council acknowledges the need for strategies to increase women’s participation in all UN missions and appointments to high-level positions in SCR 1325(OP3) and 1889(OP4) and further emphasises the need for women’s participation in peacebuilding processes (1889). 

Specifically, it calls for the mobilisation of resources for advancing gender equality and empowering women (OP14), reporting on the progress of women’s participation in UN missions (OP18), equal access to education for women and girls in post-conflict societies (OP11), and the increase of women’s participation in political and economic decision-making (OP15). Until this language translates into action, the potential for women’s full and equal contribution to international peace and security will remain unrealized.

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Statement of Somalia at the General Assembly Debate, September 24,2016

Somalia.pdf

Statement of Nepal, September 2016

Extract: 

The Constitution guarantees equal participation and incorporates principle of proportional representation of the women, indigenous nationalities, Madheshis, Dalits and other marginalized groups in elected and other organs of the state structure.

Statement of Nepal at the General Assembly Debate, September 24, 2016

Nepal.pdf

Statement of Iceland, September 2016

Extract: 

We must challenge narratives and ideologies together, identify internal and external drivers of violent extremism and terrorism and include women at all times.

Statement of Iceland at the General Assembly Debate, September 24, 2016

Iceland.pdf

Statement of Ireland, September 2016

Extract: 

We therefore prioritise investment in conflict prevention and post-Conflict reconciliation, and recognise the importance of the empowerment of women to have a visible and recognised role in decision making.

Statement of Finland at General Assembly, September 2016

Extract: 

Reference to Conflict Prevention:
"The UN, for its part, can help to defuse latent conflict through conflict prevention, mediation and, if necessary, preventative peace operations."

Statement of Finland at General Assembly, September 2016

Finland_Statement_9-21-16.pdf

Statement of Liechtenstein, September 2016

Extract: 

Finally, it is my strong personal wish to finally see a woman lead this organization – which has been such a trailblazer for gender equality. We do believe that this is an appointment that should take place on the basis of merit. The best qualified person available should have this job. I would be very happy if this person was to be a woman.

Statement of Malaysia, September 2016

Extract: 

We should enhance our interactions by winning the hearts and minds of religious leaders and women as well as our youths. We should build networks at all levels of society where they can help by providing counter-narratives and Countermessaging through community-based efforts, the arts and media, sports, and culture.

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