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1. “Canada recognizes that Afghanistan's long-term economic development requires not only improved security and stability, but also large-scale private sector engagement, a skilled labour force, infrastructure development, enhanced social service delivery and good governance. Canada continues to stand with the Afghan people as they strive for a more secure and more prosperous future for their country. We call on Afghanistan's leaders to redouble their efforts to work collaboratively for and with all Afghans to improve security, bolster democracy and the rule of law, increase transparency and uphold and protect human rights for all Afghans.”

   2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

2. “We were heartened by the Afghanistan-Pakistan talks in Paris, aimed at reinvigorating this process, as well as recent discussions at the Heart of Asia meeting in Islamabad. While peace will not come easily, we are encouraged by these steps and urge further efforts to revive the peace talks. Terrorism knows no borders. What threatens one state threatens its neighbours, and what menaces its neighbours menaces us all. With this interconnectedness in mind, it is imperative that we work together to confront Afghanistan's security challenges and to ensure that militant groups are not able to exploit areas of instability to gain footholds from which to propagate their violence on a regional or global scale.”

   2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

3. “Canada agrees with the conclusion of UNAMA's assessment that the Afghan security forces have stood strong in the face of considerable challenges, but the brief fall of Kunduz and the Taliban expansion in other areas of Afghanistan cannot be overlooked. These are worrying signs of a broader deterioration in the security situation - one made more complex by the entrenchment of affiliates of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence, with incidents up 19 per cent this year, including the targeting of United Nations staff and humanitarian workers. Peace and reconciliation remain a necessary foundation for long-term security, stability and prosperity. Canada supports an Afghan-led peace process and welcomed the initiative in Murree this summer as a first step towards peace negotiations.”

   2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

4. “Canada stresses that Afghan laws must offer strong protections for women and girls, as guaranteed by the Constitution and in line with Afghanistan's international commitments to protecting human rights, and in particular to protecting women and girls from sexual and domestic violence and child, early and forced marriage. (spoke in English) Improved security and stability remain central to the achievement of Afghanistan's long-term economic and development goals. Canada participates in broader NATO-led security efforts by providing $330 million over three years to help sustain the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces.”

   2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

5. “These include $227 million in bilateral development assistance to support programming in education, health, women's and girls' rights and empowerment, humanitarian assistance and capacity- building in disaster management. Social and economic outcomes are improved when all citizens are able to participate in and contribute to the societies in which they live and to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. Afghanistan's full potential cannot be fully realized without the participation of all of its people. We therefore call on the Government of Afghanistan to fully implement the law on the elimination of violence against women and to make every effort to ensure the participation of women in all facets of Afghan life.”

   2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

6. “Mr. Grant (Canada) (spoke in French): Canada welcomes the latest report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (S/2015/942), which provides a good overview of developments in the country. We wish to thank the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Special Representative of the Secretary- General Nicholas Hayom for their ongoing work. Afghanistan is now one year into its transformation decade, a crucial period for strengthening Afghan security and moving beyond aid dependence through the implementation of the National Unity Government's self-reliance reform agenda. Canada remains committed to working with the Afghan Government to implement its reform agenda and is making significant commitments through 2017.”

   2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

7. “How that is achieved is open for discussion, but it is undeniably a prerequisite for success. (spoke in English) The topic ofthis debate is a vast one. We do, though, have the very useful recent high-level reviews of peace operations and of the peacebuilding architecture and the global review of resolution 1325 (2000), to which we can refer. A great deal of good work has been done; it is now up to all of us to work on effective implementation.”

   2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

8. “As we saw in Sierra Leone, providing support in a sequenced way, whereby the Peacebuilding Commission pursues its commitment to peace when the issue is no longer before the Security Council, should be part of the normal course of affairs. We also welcome the recommendations of the Advisory Group of Experts aimed at stepping up the conflict prevention and peacebuilding roles of United Nations country teams and Resident Coordinators. We encourage the strengthening of the joint programme of the United Nations Development Programme and the Department of Political Affairs on building national capacities for conflict prevention. Whatever our commitment, the United Nations cannot be truly effective without adequate resources. The report of the Advisory Group of Experts (see S/2015/490) calls for predictable funding for peacebuilding.”

   2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

9. “Additionally, as has been proved, involving civil society and investing in women's participation at all levels and at all stages builds a culture of dialogue and makes peace more likely to be sustainable. (spoke in French) Too often, we have seen a relapse into violent conflict once a peace agreement has been signed. Even an inclusive and comprehensive peace agreement needs to be sustained and supported against unexpected shocks and the sometimes predictable setbacks. First and foremost, sustainable peace requires not only resources, it takes time and determination. Moreover, the way in which the international community supports a process can evolve.”

   2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

10. “As a simple first measure, it would be ofconsiderable value to Council deliberations were relevant bodies, such as the United Nations Development Programme, the Department of Political Affairs, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, UN-Women, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council, to give regular briefings on country situations. Such briefings should be integrated and grounded in joint United Nations analysis. We also need to build strong relationships between all actors, making the sharing of information, ideas and resources a natural part of our activities. As we know from the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, solutions that are country-led and inclusive are more likely to be perceived as legitimate and to match the unique characteristics of specific conflicts.”

    2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

11. “We have seen the results of responding only when a crisis comes to a head: an international system stretched to its limits and failing to respond adequately or in a timely way. Investing in prevention means addressing drivers of conflict at all levels and building the concept of sustaining peace into all phases of our engagements. Canada believes there is no need for new mandates or institutions to do that, rather it requires using the tools we already have; it requires leadership from the Council, the Secretary-General and the relevant organs of the United Nations; and it requires ongoing support from Member States.”

    2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

12. “Before beginning my statement, allow me to offer condolences from the Government and the people of Canada to those from many nations affected by the recent terrorist acts in France, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt and Turkey. I am sure we can all agree on the broad principles of security and development and the root causes of conflict: first, that peace is a fundamental precondition for development, as well as a development outcome in its own right, and, secondly, that sustainable development over the long term means addressing drivers of conflict, exclusion and violence - and that includes support for advancing democracy, good governance and human rights. Acting on those principles starts with prevention.”

    2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

13. “Canada remains a staunch supporter of the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, whose courage and tenacity have been an inspiration to us all. We are proud to be providing $3 million in support of her Office over the next three years, recognizing that financing is key to the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. As we reflect on the past 15 years, the ravages of war, displacement and violent extremism should only push us to redouble our resolve. Canada pledges to be relentless in our pursuit of peace, justice and prosperity for women worldwide.”

    2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533Resumption1 (2015) · source

14. “Women's rights defenders, serving as a voice for the voiceless, are themselves often targeted. The United Nations itself has witnessed shortcomings, with instances of sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers and staff. In response to these situations, Canada supports projects to address the specific needs of women and girls in conflicts and emergencies. We are mounting a strong response to sexual violence in conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Iraq and Syria. Our programming includes providing access to justice for survivors and holding perpetrators to account, including through the deployment of Justice Rapid Response experts. This work is undertaken within the context of Canada's national action plan on women and peace and security.”

    2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533Resumption1 (2015) · source

15. “Resolution 1325 (2000) and the subsequent seven resolutions that compose the women and peace and security agenda highlight how emergency and conflict situations seriously exacerbate threats to the human rights, dignity and welfare of women and girls, and the vital role of the meaningful participation of women and girls in furthering international peace and security. (spoke in English) Women around the world continue to face an onslaught of violence in situations of conflict, as we have witnessed in the deliberate and systematic campaign of sexual violence undertaken by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Boko Haram. While these groups publicize their crimes, such atrocities also take place in other conflicts behind a curtain of silence and shame. Accountability, let alone true justice, remains elusive.”

    2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533Resumption1 (2015) · source

16. “Mr. Grant (Canada) (spoke in French): Canada commends Spain for having convened this high-level review of the implementation of Security Council resolutions on women and peace and security. In particular, we applaud the adoption of a fittingly ambitious resolution on women and peace and security (resolution 2242 (2015)), which Canada was proud to co-sponsor. Enhancing the empowerment of women and girls, respect for their human rights and dignity and the promotion of their well-being have long been priority issues in Canadian foreign policy. We see these as elements critical to realizing safe and secure communities, development and prosperity.”

    2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533Resumption1 (2015) · source

17. “The Taliban and its sponsors must cease their armed opposition andjoin the Afghan- led and Afghan-owned peace process without further delay. Canadians from all walks oflife continue to support Afghans in their aspiration for peace and security. Canada takes this opportunity to assure the United Nations that we will work with the Afghan National Unity Government and the international community to face the numerous challenges that continue to beset Afghanistan.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

18. “Indeed, the countries that support those groups are not friends ofAfghanistan, of the Afghan people or of those who have gathered in this Chamber today to renew their efforts to enable the Afghan people to experience freedom and prosperity. (spoke in English) Canada echoes UNAMA's observation that Afghans desperately want respite from the ever-present violence that has such a damaging impact on their lives. The Government of Afghanistan has committed itself to achieving peace. We are encouraged by the steps that the Afghan National Unity Government has taken to include women in the peace process. Terrorists can no longer claim to be fighting foreigners in Afghanistan - instead they are fighting and murdering Afghans and innocent civilians, like those at the Afghan Parliament today. They are the main victims of this conflict.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

19. “(spoke in French) India's Prime Minister noted during his statement to the General Assembly (see A/69/PV.15) that there was no difference between "good terror" and "bad terror". Indeed, there is no place in the civilized world for resorting to terror as a political tool and no cause that justifies terror as a legitimate means. The promotion of terror, which is encouraged by some States or that is deeply rooted there, is a betrayal of our international order. The centres in Quetta, Peshawar and Chitral where terrorist elements plan, train and deploy terrorist attacks in Afghanistan cannot continue to be tolerated. With regard to the region, the neighbouring countries of Afghanistan must stop using terror for questionable purposes. We must confront the threat of terrorism and all its accomplices.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

20. “Ultimately, in Afghanistan, it is the Afghans who are paying the ultimate price for that folly. In the last year we have witnessed the tragic consequences that occur when a country, operating behind a thin and flimsy smokescreen of denial, flouts international law and interferes in the sovereignty of another to annex territory and foment instability. The safeguarding of Afghanistan's sovereignty is no less important. (spoke in English) Without rules, chaos will ensue. Without a repudiation of the worst practices in foreign policy, instability will prevail. Absent an end to interference and violations of sovereignty, the economies of Afghanistan and the region will remain shackled to their self-perpetuating poverty.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

21. “(spoke in French) Canada also welcomed, on 1 January, the start of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission and endorsed the principles of NATO's enhanced Enduring Partnership with Afghanistan aimed at extending our cooperation further during Afghanistan's Transformation Decade. I must note, on behalf ofForeign Minister Nicholson and the Government of Canada, the crucial need to put an end to violations of Afghanistan's sovereignty and to the interference by foreign armed groups - directly or through proxies, including through the support of terrorist groups such as the Taliban, the Haqqani Network, Al-Qaida or Daesh. It is foolish to claim that the material support for those subversive elements could ever be justified as a matter of legitimate policy.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

22. “It will also provide much-needed support for mine-action activities and for efforts to help Afghan actors better manage natural and man-made disasters. We have expressed confidence in the Government's reform agenda by investing $20 million towards its fiscal gap in 2014, of which $10 million were new funds and $10 million had been re-profiled from the World Bank's Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund. We appreciate the resolve and leadership taken by the National Unity Government, in line with aid-effectiveness principles, to prioritize a significant number of short-term reforms. Canada looks forward to refreshing the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework, based on the reform programme and the priorities of the National Unity Government announced at the London Conference on Afghanistan in December 2014.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

23. “That is especially true when their rights are violated by Afghan security forces, Government-affiliated militias or Government officials. (spoke in English) Canada remains committed to Afghanistan. We are contributing $330 million over three years, starting in 2015, to help sustain the Afghan National Security Forces in order to further the aims of stability and security. Afghanistan remains a country of focus for Canada's international development efforts. Between 2014 and 2017, our $227 million investment in the future of Afghanistan will consolidate and expand the gains made in maternal, newborn and child health, assist in providing access to high-quality basic education for children and youth and embolden women's civil and political participation, human rights and economic empowerment.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

24. “The April 2015 report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights entitled "Justice through the Eyes of Women" demonstrates that much work still remains to be done in order to implement that law fully. Once final, and with the full political will of the Afghan Government, the national action plan for women and peace and security will become another key piece that will require full and effective implementation. The rule of law and accountability must be applied in Afghanistan. The Government can choose no better goal than to focus on protecting the human rights of the most vulnerable in the country. Afghan women and girls must feel safe in their homes and empowered to participate fully in their communities.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

25. “(spoke in French) Canada is encouraged by certain signals that the anti-corruption efforts of the Afghan Government are beginning to take hold. The 26 April report of the Independent Joint Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee demonstrates that progress is being made in response to 323 recommendations. Indeed, 53 recommendations have already been implemented, and work has started on 149 others. We encourage further work in that area, as it will assist the international community in remaining engaged in Afghanistan. The law on the elimination of violence against women was first enacted in 2009, but it is clear that it falls short of providing the intended protections and assistance to Afghan women and girls.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

26. “Central to that, we encourage the President and the Chief Executive to work together and ensure effective implementation of vital reforms aimed at eradicating corruption, improving governance, reducing poverty, strengthening the economy, protecting human rights - especially the rights of women and girls - and improving participation in politics and society, particularly as they concern women and minority groups. We also urge the National Unity Government to embark on meaningful electoral reform in order to restore the people's faith in democracy and representational government. The absence of reform is what has caused the delay in the parliamentary elections. We welcome the fact that the term length for the lower house of Parliament will be prolonged so as to maintain its legitimacy and constitutionality.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

27. “With the appointment of a full Cabinet, save for one minister, the formation of the Afghan National Unity Government of President Ashraf Ghani and ChiefExecutive Abdullah Abdullah is almost complete. Attention can now turn to securing Afghanistan's stability and sustainability. We understand the complexities of working within the national unity structure, but a Government must govern and provide basic services to its citizenry within its territory. While many issues must wait for security conditions to improve, others can and should be addressed without delay.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

28. “Today we awoke to news of the Afghan Parliament, the seat of Afghan democracy, being under assault by gunmen. Those terrorists killed Afghan civilians but were denied the ability to murder Afghan legislators thanks to the brave efforts of Afghan security forces. On this day, when Afghanistan was to confirm its newest Defence Minister through its own elected Parliament, the militants continued to wage their war against the Afghan people. Yet they were not alone. They came from somewhere. They were sheltered, trained, sponsored and deployed. In the face of such violence, Canada continues to stand with the Afghan people, the vast majority of whom choose modernity and progress and reject terrorism and corruption.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

29. “We appreciate the efforts to strengthen the Secretariat with regard to conflict prevention, including the increasing focus of the Department of Political Affairs on deploying special political missions and envoys. Moreover, the United Nations is one actor among many. Cooperation with other key actors is critical to success and to ensuring that international organizations play to their strengths and support the strengths of others.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

30. “The appeasement of aggressors, tyrants and terrorists is clearly not an option. We must remain resolute in the face of such regimes and organizations. Above all, we must not forget that the responsibility for the crimes committed falls first and foremost on those who commit them. Conflict prevention matters, because without it vulnerable people in societies, including religious minorities, women and children, are disproportionately victimized. We need the United Nations to use all the tools at its disposal to prevent conflict before it occurs. The Security Council has a major role to play in that regard. We need the Member States to give their full support at all times to United Nations efforts aimed at preventive action. The resistance and political division among Member States have already cost too many lives.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

31. “It is now widely accepted that a successful preventive strategy not only depends on the cooperation of the United Nations actors, including the Secretary-General, the Security Council and the General Assembly, but also requires sustained political will on the part of Member States. First and foremost, that includes the readiness of the membership as whole to provide the United Nations with the necessary political support to undertake effective preventive action in specific situations. If neighbouring countries, regional allies and other Member States that would be well placed to support United Nations efforts lack the political will to provide their support, preventive action is not likely to succeed. While the success of our efforts in conflict prevention cannot always be quantified, we have learned certain truths from history.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

32. “Today, it is impossible to discuss the issue of conflict prevention without calling to mind the bloody clashes that are occurring at this very moment in so many places on the planet. Indeed, it is difficult to address the topic of prevention without feeling a sense of failure as major conflicts rage on in Syria, the Middle East, Iraq, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, to name but a few. Recently, Canada has used this forum to stress the importance of recognizing collective human dignity above all else. Doing so requires a commitment to conflict prevention, which is as important as an effective response. The political, humanitarian, security and development resources and tools at our disposal must be brought to bear more effectively in order to strengthen national capacities for conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

33. “(spoke in English) Canada is committed to promoting respect for the human rights, dignity and well-being of women and girls worldwide. As Foreign Minister John Baird said at the London Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict in June, where he chaired a high-level dialogue, women must have full and equal representation at peace tables and throughout society. It is essential that they be not just in the room but at the head table. Canada urges the Security Council to underscore the importance of the empowerment and well-being of women and girls as a precondition for conflict prevention. While we cannot predict what will trigger an outbreak of violence, we can identify persistent and escalating drivers of conflict and fragility.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

34. “It has also been consistently noted that lasting peace and stability are achieved only when women are fully involved at all levels of decision-making, including the economic and political levels and during peace processes. In the context of the post-2015 development agenda, it is therefore important to take into account obstacles to peace, development and prosperity, such as the subjugation of women and girls through policies of exclusion, violence and female genital mutilation, as well as child, early and forced marriages. The best way to put an end to such crimes and terrible practices is to ensure that women can fully exercise their rights and contribute completely to their communities and country. Peace cannot be maintained if half of the society is excluded from the political, economic and social life of a community and a country.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

35. “Mr. Grant (Canada) (spoke in French): For more than a century, Canada has struggled to defend the values that it holds dear, namely, justice and freedom - including the freedom of religion - democracy, respect for the rule of law, respect for the rights of persons and human dignity. Those values are the foundation of Canadian society and we hold them dear, as The Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, recalled on 4 August during the commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the start of the First World War. The outbreak of armed conflict undermines the progress made in the areas of economic development and prosperity. The most vulnerable people, those who depend on the stability and development of a community, are too often the main victims of conflicts.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

36. “Canada and others are working with partners in the field to assist in the empowerment of women in conflict-related situations, to prevent and respond to sexual violence and to hold perpetrators to account. For example, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Canada assists survivors of sexual violence in bringing those responsible to justice. Canada looks forward to working with others to strengthen our collective efforts to empower women and girls as active decision-makers. We look forward to the Security Council high-level review in 2015 to assess what progress we are making in enhancing the role of women in international peace and security.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

37. “Prime Minister Harper and other leaders in New York recently reviewed progress on the 2010 Muskoka summit of the Group of Eight and the United Nations initiatives to improve to improve global maternal and child health. Under Canada's leadership, the Human Rights Council adopted the robust resolution 23/25 this past June on the elimination of violence against women. The resolution lays out actions to be undertaken by Member States and the United Nations to prevent sexual violence, including in conflict-related situations, and calls on States to ensure that women are active participants in decision-making processes. Canada joined 112 other Member States in September in launching the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. Endorsements of the Declaration have now grown to an impressive 134 States.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

38. “Canada encourages the Security Council to continue to provide political leadership and to take action to ensure the meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention, mediation and resolution processes. Much work is being done by Member States, including by Canada, to advance the empowerment of women and girls. For example, Canada played an active role in the development of resolution 24/23, addressing child, early and forced marriage at the twenty-fourth session of the Human Rights Council, and co-hosted a side event at the General Assembly in September. Canada is leading the first stand-alone draft resolution on the important issue at the General Assembly later this year.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

39. “As the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, said in his address to the General Assembly last month: "We must invest in opportunities for women and young girls. We must ensure that women participate fully in all parts of our society and in all the countries of the United Nations. That will help us build a stronger, more secure, more prosperous and more peaceful world" (A/68/PV21, p. 2) (spoke in English) Particularly egregious is the practice of child, early and forced marriage, which puts the very lives of young girls at risk. That practice denies girls' rights, disrupts their access to education, severely jeopardizes their health and limits the development of their community as a whole. Conflict situations exacerbate that practice among displaced and refugee populations, such as we know to be the case in Syria.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

40. “I would like to thank the delegation of Azerbaijan for convening today's important debate. Canada welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Security Council's open debate on the role of women in international peace and security. Canada also welcomes the participation for the first time of Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka in her important new role as Executive Director of UN Women. (spoke in French) Canada firmly believes that the participation of women in all decision-making processes, particularly those related to the prevention and resolution of conflict and the transition to democracy, is a necessary precondition to securing sustainable peace, as is their access to justice and their inclusion in the economic and social lives of their countries and communities.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source