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 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES at UNGA73

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Statement of TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO at UNGA73

As we continue to pursue gender equality across all borders and spheres of endeavour, your assumption to the seat of the Presidency of the General Assembly is further impetus for global rethinking and acceptance of female leadership, and toward strengthening the global pursuit of gender parity, empowerment and equality.

Statement of TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO at UNGA73

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Statement of BURUNDI at UNGA73

The national independent electoral commission under the new constitution has just been established this respects political, ethnic, regional and gender inclusivity.

Statement of BURUNDI at UNGA73

Statement of Burundi at UNGA73.pdf

Statement of AZERBAIJAN at UNGA73

“Azerbaijan has been the first country in the Muslim world granting women the right to vote as early as in 1918. Azerbaijan strives to ensure gender equality and empower women in public and social life.” 

Statement of AZERBAIJAN at UNGA73

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Statement of KAZAKHSTAN at UNGA73

“Millions of people live under a shadow of dreadful wars, such as in Syria, Yemen and many other corners of the Globe. Kazakhstan believes that war can never be a lasting solution to any problem.

Statement of KAZAKHSTAN at UNGA73

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Statement of AUSTRALIA at UNGA73

“Mr President, Australia like the United Nations is committed to improving humanitarian assistance in fragile settings. I commend the Secretary General for establishing the United for Gender Parity initiative, and for declaring zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. Australia is also a robust and strong contributor to the UN’s Women Peace and Security agenda, first set out in UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

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