Participation

Women have a key role, as they are often the most powerful agents for change. That is why Finland has for years supported the Global Gender and Climate Alliance and the participation of women representatives in climate change negotiations

Canada looks forward to the Security Council reviewing the data collected by the indicators in the future. Such information would be very helpful in our efforts to protect civilian populations in armed conflict. For example, that information should assist in the development of clearer mandates for United Nations peace operations, which would thereby assist peacekeepers on the ground in implementing targeted protection strategies.

My Delegation, however, remains preoccupied by the fact that we are still far
from able to ensure full and equal participation of women in conflict prevention,
peace negotiations, peacemaking and post-conflict building. In many societies,
women are left inactive and with little chance to take part in decision-making
processes, and often excluded from peace and security areas. Women's

To enhance the participation of women in peace processes, the most effective
way, we believe, is to empower women, both politically and economically. To
this end, it is important to ensure their equal access to education and information,
since this helps raise their awareness of their own rights and equip them with
necessary knowledge and skills to actively participate in governance and

Ensuring that women are represented and participate in decision-making forums, institutions and mechanisms concerned with preventing and resolving conflict and with peacebuilding; that they are included in peace agreement negotiations and implementation; and that enabling conditions for women peacemakers and peacekeepers are created requires clear guidelines and support on the part of the United Nations and national authorities.