Implementation

Resolution 1325 is not about rescuing women. It is not only about helping women who are struggling to overcome conflict, but about recognizing the unique role ofwomen as peacemakers, and creating opportunities for women to excel in leadership roles. What better place in the world to demonstrate the importance ofthis issue than Afghanistan. Afghan women are not damsels in distress. They have been victimized, but are not helpless victims.

At the ten year mark, as we reflect on the successes and challenges of Resolution 1325, we welcome the Secretary General's report of 28 September 2010, which mentions clear, revised indicators for measuring the success of 1325. We now have an extremely useful set of tools which must be implemented in order to gauge our impact in this area going forward.

Third, if UN efforts to build peace are to be truly sustainable, they must incorporate women throughout the process. Where women's roles are ignored, peacebuilding is more likely to fail. Gender is not just a box to be checked. It's a key ingredient in the planning phase, throughout implementation, and in the evaluation of plans.

Over two and a half years have passed since the first peacebuilding report was commissioned. That report was commissioned as a result of concerns about the support provided by the international community, including particularly the UN, to countries emerging from conflict. Many of the issues that it identified were not new.

The challenges to effective women's participation in peacebuilding are significant, but this is all the more reason for unity of effort. The Secretary-General's report sets out a clear direction for the UN system, the international community and conflict-affected states to deliver a practical difference to women's involvement on the ground.

The Security Council takes note of, with appreciation, the report of the Secretary-General on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466) and looks forward to its consideration, including with participation of relevant parts of the United Nations system, including the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women).

Last but not least, we wish to underline the importance of mainstreaming women's participation in peacebuilding efforts, as well as increasing opportunities for women to engage in decision-making and economic recovery.

Thailand firmly participation in all peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development will contribute significantly to long-term and sustainable peace and security in post-conflict societies. Since it is believes that women's aspects of peacemaking, mostly men who participate in conflict, it is important to encourage the role of women in order to help stabilize post-conflict environments and restore the fabric of society.

But that will not happen without dedicated funding for women's needs. Conflicts leave states severely weakened and social structures decimated. In such situations, women are vital to ensuring that the basic survival needs of families and communities are met.

We continue to study the Secretary-General's report on women and peacebuilding (S/2010/466). A number of its ideas and proposals are of clear interest and can be put into practice. Excessive haste, however, is not a good idea here. As the report indicates, the implementation of its proposals will require a review of a whole range of procedures as well as changes to programme planning.