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1. “Fifteen Council members in total have participated in that initiative. We hope that more will do so. At the country level, Ireland is committed to advancing the women and peace and security agenda through national action plans and an all-of government approach. Yet we know that there remains much more to do to close the gap between rhetoric and reality. In conclusion, I want to stress that having women in this Chamber and at this table matters. They should never face intimidation, threats or harm as a result. Not only must their voices be heard, but also their perspectives taken into account and their safe participation ensured if we are ever to fully fulfil the promise of resolution 1325 (2000).”

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2. “We can, and we must, do better. That is why the upcoming twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) must be an urgent call to action. As Member States, we need to look at the challenges that women face in a holistic way. But we cannot afford to wait another two years to make resolution 1325 (2000) and all the subsequent resolutions on women and peace and security a reality for women and girls the world over. During its recent term on the Security Council, Ireland sought to amplify the voices of women directly affected by war and conflict. Together with Kenya and Mexico, Ireland initiated a set of commitments on women and peace and security during our respective presidencies, which included striving to ensure women’s participation and civil society representation at Council discussions.”

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3. “Yet Afghan women and girls continue to bravely speak out, demand their rights and insist on their participation despite great personal risk. Meanwhile, Russia’s illegal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine has forced millions of women and girls to flee their homes, increasing their risk of trafficking and sexual exploitation. For Ukraine to emerge from the war and continue along its European Union path, it is essential that women be represented in all decision-making platforms on de-escalation, conflict prevention and mitigation. In Haiti, Libya, Myanmar, Syria, Yemen, Iran, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic — across the Council’s agenda — women are seeing either their rights denied or their interests sidelined in key political processes, including United Nations-led processes.”

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4. “Along with women across the world in the most challenging of environments, their persistence and courage paved the way for the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). Yet, sadly, real participation remains the exception, and women continue to be excluded from decision-making. Their perspectives and experiences are too often ignored. There have, of course, been bright spots. In Liberia and Colombia, women have been instrumental in driving change and shaping a more peaceful future. Yet there is an alarming and accelerating pushback on gender equality and women’s rights more broadly. In many cases, we are actually going in the opposite direction. Nowhere is that more evident than in Afghanistan, where girls and women are being systematically erased from public life by the Taliban.”

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5. “I would like to thank Mozambique for organizing today’s important open debate as we approach the twenty-fifth anniversary of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000). I also thank Executive Director Bahous, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Egger and Special Envoy Diop for their briefings, as well as Ms. Gbowee, whose work has inspired a generation of women. This year, we will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the pivotal Good Friday Agreement, which ended 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland. As we reflect on the achievements of the women and peace and security agenda, I am reminded of the women of Northern Ireland, who fought to be included in the peace process.”

   2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source