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  1. “In the Southern African Development Community (SADC), we also develop and implement programmes that enhance women's participation in the process of economic cooperation and integration, following the guidelines of the Beijing and Copenhagen Declarations as well as of the recent Millennium Declaration. It is now time for all of us to translate commitments already made into concrete action. In conclusion, we commend the Security Council for its initiative and urge it to continue its endeavour to ensure that all concerned refrain from human rights abuses in conflict situations - particularly abuses of women and children, as highlighted in Ms. Graca Machel's report - respect international law and promote non-violent forms of conflict resolution and a culture of peace.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  2. “Durable peace and security will be obtained only if all peace-loving nations dedicate themselves to tackling the root causes of conflict in the world. One of them - for developing countries, the most urgent - is the eradication of poverty. This noble task requires the commitment of all international and national actors, including women. In Mozambique and many other African countries, women have played, and still play, an important role in looking for urgent ways to bring about durable solutions to the conflicts still prevailing. They are always at the forefront of peace and economic development in Africa and all over the world. Women and girls need to have greater access to education, employment and social and political participation in this noble endeavour to maintain peace and security.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  3. “The implementation of these policies and programmes is enabling the protection of the rights of women and their participation at all levels in the national reconstruction process and in social development. In order to defend and promote their rights, Mozambican women are organizing various specialized associations, and they are also members of international women's organizations. Earlier this month they organized various rallies and marches throughout the country as part of the 2000 World Women's March. In the capital city, Maputo, thousands of women and men participated in a march that culminated in a big rally where they conveyed to His Excellency Joaquim Chissano, President of the Republic of Mozambique, their demand for the protection of women's rights and protested against domestic Violence.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  4. “In the context of the implementation of the Government's Action Plan for the Reduction of Absolute Poverty, for the period 2000-2004, the role of women is being underlined as a matter of priority, with special attention being paid to women in rural areas and to women as heads of family. Women are also accorded priority among vulnerable groups with regard to HIV infection and the impact that the HIV/AIDS epidemic is having in the country. For that reason, they deserve special attention in the context of the national response to the epidemic, a response that is being led by the Government, with the participation of various social groups, through the implementation of the National Strategic Plan to Combat HIV/AIDS.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  5. “The participation of women in leadership and decision-making has also been encouraged by the Government. For instance, representation of women in Parliament increased from 65 to 80 between 1995 and 2000, out of a total of 250 Members of Parliament. At the executive level, the number of women increased from one minister and four vice-ministers to three ministers and five vice-ministers. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund, is promoting access to education for the girl child so that women will be able to take their rightful position in society.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  6. “The Government has also been taking action to increase awareness of women's rights in Mozambican society. As part of this process, a national debate is taking place on the review of the law of the family, in which women from different social groups and religious backgrounds are actively participating in order to express and defend their rights on such matters as marriage and related issues. To enhance the institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women, the Government has established a Ministry of Women and Coordination of Social Affairs, which coordinates the activities of an operative group, including Government officials and representatives from civil society and academia, whose objective it is to supervise and enhance the implementation of policies and programmes for the advancement of women.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  7. “This is done in conformity with our Constitution and the many international legal instruments and declarations that have been incorporated into our internal laws, including the 1995 Beijing and Copenhagen Declarations. The Government has committed itself to increasing the effectiveness of all regional and international legal instruments to which it is a party, through reviewing national legislation. Accordingly, in close cooperation with civil society, the Government has embarked on the process of reviewing national legislation aimed at incorporating into our internal laws the main provisions contained in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and other related international and regional instruments.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  8. “We very much appreciate the decision by the Government of Namibia to host the seminar on "Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective in Multidimensional Peace Support Operations", organized by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. The seminar adopted the Windhoek Declaration and the Namibia Plan of Action, documents that identify actions to be taken to ensure that a gender perspective is adopted in all multidimensional operations in support of peace. In order to protect and promote the rights of women, including their involvement in maintaining peace and security, the Government of Mozambique adopts political, social, and economic policies which envisage gender perspectives in all spheres of activity.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  9. “In this regard, my delegation appreciates the dedication shown by United Nations bodies such as the Department for Disarmament Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, which, in close collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, are joining efforts to ensure the participation of women in the promotion of peace and security, as stated this morning by Ms. King and Ms. Heyzer. We also commend the leadership role that the Secretary- General has provided throughout the United Nations system on the advancement of women, which he reconfirmed in his statement today.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  10. “Women and girls are also victims of rape, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, trafficking, sexual humiliation and mutilation. The reversal of this situation requires from all of us great political will and determination to fulfil our commitments with regard to all decisions and recommendations relating to the protection and promotion of the rights of women. As stated by our heads of State and Government, assembled here at the Millennium Summit, "No individual and no nation must be denied the opportunity to benefit from development. The equal rights and opportunities of women and men must be assured". (A/RES/55/2, para. 6) Against this background, women must play a role of relevance in conflict prevention, the resolution of disputes, peacekeeping, post-conflict peace-building and the reconstruction process, and development.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  11. “It is also an opportunity to delineate adequate follow-up procedures to implement the decisions taken and the recommendations made during the Millennium Summit and the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly, entitled "Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century", with a View to ensuring the more active participation of women in the promotion of peace and security worldwide. Peace and security will continue to be the major concern of humanity in the new millennium, as conflicts continue to grow and devastate many parts of the world. Women and girls are vulnerable both in time of peace and in time of war, due to the profound gender inequalities that still characterize our societies. It is estimated that 80 per cent of internally displaced persons and refugees are women and children.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

  12. “It gives me great pleasure to join previous speakers in congratulating Namibia on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and for the brilliant manner in which you, Mr. Minister, and your able Permanent Representative are conducting the work of the Security Council during the month of October. I wish to commend your initiative to convene this open debate on "Women and peace and security" on this very important day - United Nations Day. This debate is certainly an excellent occasion for us to once again join efforts and exchange views on the search for appropriate and concerted actions.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source