Implementation

We also recognize the work of Pacific non-governmental and civil society organizations like FemLINKpacific in advocacy and programme efforts to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and request the United Nations and other donor partners to continue to provide resources for such efforts, particularly to enhance women's participation in prevention and broader peacebuilding.

Regrettably, however, women's hopes for more tangible improvements in their daily lives have not been realized. A review of indicators regarding the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) shows that little progress has been achieved and that major gaps remain between the objectives of the resolution and their attainment.

Indeed, resolution 1325 (2000) not only provides tools to strengthen women's capacity and promote gender equality, but also addresses the impact of armed conflict and war on women, calling for measures to be taken by the international community, including the Security Council, to protect them in times of conflict,post conflict and peace.

In conclusion, as we observe the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), let us renew our commitment to action and shoulder our responsibility to take more effective measures to fully implement this important legislation by the Security Council.

A recent, tragic example of the international community, mainly the Security Council, failing to protect Palestinian women came during and after the latest Israeli war of aggression against the Gaza Strip, with its traumatizing impact on women and children. That failure shows the extent to which resolution 1325 (2000) has been totally ignored and breached by the occupying Power without any accountability.

We believe that while the Security Council has come a long way in integrating the issue of women, peace and security into its actions, it needs to demonstrate greater political will while ensuring accountability in the implementation of the resolution.

We believe that peacekeeping missions must also be provided with adequate resources for the discharge of their mandates. It is unrealistic to expect that they would be able to fulfil their complex mandates without the availability of required resources.

The protection of civilians, including women and girls, will remain one of the important mandated tasks and objectives of peacekeeping. However, it is important not to lose sight of the fact that only a peaceful and secure environment can ensure protection of civilians and that such conditions can be maintained only by capable and resourceful national authorities.

The gender perspective in peacekeeping must be dovetailed with a comprehensive peacebuilding endeavour, factoring in particular requirements of women in post-conflict zone. For long-term peace, economic recovery and social cohesion, women's access to health, education and entrepreneurship is essential.

Pakistan is equally conscious of the importance of the gender sensitization of peacekeeping troops and is complying with this important aspect by incorporating the two United Nations standard generic training modules in its training doctrine.