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  1. “A number of EU member States, as well as other countries, have developed national action plans on the implementation of the resolution. We encourage countries to develop such plans, as well as to apply a broad gender mainstreaming approach across government. Finally, the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) is closely linked to achieving gender equality and equal participation by women at all levels of society. In post-conflict societies, indeed, women constitute much more than half of the population. Women are entitled to an active role in rebuilding their society.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  2. “Incorporating resolution 1325 (2000) into the Security Council's work in order to ensure a gender- sensitive approach in all such work is crucial, but there is often a lack of understanding of the concept of gender mainstreaming. The EU therefore welcomes the current efforts by the United Nations and Member States to train permanent missions and Security Council members on how to translate the resolution into concrete action. Additional measures to include resolution 1325 (2000) in the work of the Security Council should also be considered, such as establishing a working group or focal point. Member States need to take responsibility for the success of resolution 1325 (2000) through ensuring that it is integrated into national policy and training programmes.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  3. “In line with the proposal outlined in the recent report of the Secretary-General on all forms of violence against women (A/61/122/Add.1), the EU supports the establishment of monitoring mechanisms within the Security Council to address the prevention and redress of violence against women in armed conflict. The European Union takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the review of the United Nations System-wide Action Plan (S/2006/770). We encourage strengthened coordination between United Nations agencies, both at Headquarters and in the field, and urge the development of a regular monitoring and reporting mechanism for the Action Plan.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  4. “We urge that impunity be ended for all perpetrators by strengthening the legal and judicial systems and by enacting and enforcing legislation to ensure investigation, prosecution and punishment of perpetrators. The EU stresses that impunity must be excluded from all war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and gender-based crimes, and it reiterates its support for the International Criminal Court in this regard. The response to gender-based violence requires long-term and coordinated efforts, including protection, health care, education and psycho-social, social, economic and legal support. The EU also underscores the importance of preventing gender-based violence.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  5. “In addition, all the operations are bound by the Generic Standards of Behaviour, which prohibit any involvement in sexual exploitation, trafficking in women or prostitution. We believe that all peacekeeping personnel should act in an exemplary manner, and we encourage the training of all United Nations personnel, at all levels. Armed conflicts have increasingly been characterized by the use of sexual violence against women and girls. Violence against women in and after armed conflict constitutes a grave human rights violation. The EU, in line with decisions of the Security Council, strongly condemns all gender-based violence in situations of armed conflict and further condemns all violations of the human rights of women and girls.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  6. “The Commission should also ensure open and inclusive participation and representation of women's organizations and civil society in its work. The EU strongly believes in gender equality as a prerequisite for peace and security. Resolution 1325 (2000) is currently being implemented also within the context of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP). The EU is committed to increasing women's representation at all decision-making levels and in peacekeeping operations, increasing the dialogue with local and international women's groups, protecting women and girls affected by conflict and incorporating a gender perspective into all ESDP operations. Gender inclusion has to start at the highest levels, and it has to be done systematically. The EU has adopted a checklist for gender in ESDP operations.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  7. “The EU emphasizes that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes should include women and girls. Reconstituted police and armed forces should seek gender balance and should be reformed to introduce gender equality. We also believe that gender should be an integral part of security-sector reform programmes. We believe that the Peacebuilding Commission provides a unique forum for strong institutional and strategic leadership and prioritization regarding the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We are very pleased to see that the role of women and resolution 1325 (2000) were included in the Commission's first country-specific meetings. The EU believes that gender should be incorporated into every aspect of the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Support Office.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  8. “We must also engage in gender-specific institutional reform to make the institutions more responsive to women. Post-conflict reconstruction provides an opportunity for legal and justice reform. The legal framework and the judicial system should better protect the rights of women and girls, ensure their access to justice and remove gender-discriminatory statutes and practices concerning rights to land, property and inheritance. Promoting the rule of law and true access to justice for women is crucial. The European Union reiterates its support for the establishment of a rule of law assistance unit and requests that the unit be established without further delay. We hope that the unit, once established, will adopt a strong gender focus.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  9. “However, six years after the resolution's adoption, there are still serious gaps in its implementation. We need to analyse these gender gaps, prioritize women's role throughout the peace process and show leadership which ensures women's empowerment, participation and protection. The European Union believes that it is critical to move from marginalization to action. We encourage increased attention to the equal participation of women from the first stages of negotiating peace through reconstruction and political participation. The number of women in higher posts in United Nations peace operations remains low. We urge the Secretary-General to continue to identify and nominate women for senior posts. We also urge all other parties to increase the number of women staff in the areas of peacebuilding and peacekeeping.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

  10. “It is a great honour for me to address the Security Council on resolution 1325 (2000), a resolution to which I personally have devoted so much time and passion. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The following countries align themselves with this statement: Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Croatia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Iceland, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. On behalf of the European Union, I would like to extend my thanks to the Japanese presidency for holding this open debate. Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) is, in many ways, a milestone in the recognition of the role of women in peace consolidation and has been welcomed by women all over the world.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source