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  1. “While we want to see stronger commitments to safeguarding and enabling women human rights defenders and peacebuilders, their role is now recognized, as are States' responsibilities towards them. We were a sponsor of resolution 2493 (2019) and congratulate South Africa and the Council on reaching a consensus vote. In conclusion, the Nordic countries call on the Security Council to preserve and build on the cross- regional consensus that has been a trademark of the women and peace and security agenda. There should be full agreement around this table on the simple fact that women's participation is needed to achieve sustainable peace.”

    2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source

  2. “I would also like to draw the Council's attention to the recently launched Women, Peace and Security Index, which measures women's situations globally in three key areas - inclusion, justice and security. Lastly, the handbook on prevention and response to conflict-related sexual violence for use in United Nations operations is forthcoming. In fact, it should be available tomorrow. We are focusing a lot of our attention on resolutions. I think we need to focus equally on the implementation of resolutions. With the support of a non-governmental organization, the Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, and others, South Africa was able to secure language on the full implementation of former resolutions in resolution 2493 (2019), which we adopted today.”

    2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source

  3. “Research continues to link gender-based violence and gender inequality to the level of a society's vulnerability to civil war and conflict. More must be done to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, including conflict-related sexual and gender- based violence. We must counter attacks on women's full and equal enjoyment of human rights, ensure sexual and reproductive health rights and strengthen services for survivors of sexual violence. We strongly support the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and welcome the International Fund for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence led by Dr. Denis Mukwege and Ms. Nadia Murad. In my national capacity as Norway's Foreign Minister, I would like to announce that we will support the Fund.”

    2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source

  4. “We also urge the Security Council to ensure that the situation and roles of women are reflected in its resolutions and mission mandates. Inclusion is also about including a variety of women - rural and urban, young and elderly, differently abled, indigenous women and women of different sexual orientations. We are concerned about the widespread violence and repression that women peacebuilders and human rights defenders face, as well as the persistent impunity for such violence. These women's rights and security are essential to democracy and peace. Supporting women working on the front lines for peace is essential. Here I would like to highlight the work of the International Civil Society Action Network, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders.”

    2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source

  5. “The Nordic countries welcome the emphasis in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/800) on women's meaningful participation in preventing conflict and sustaining peace. It is now critical to ensure a concrete and practical follow-up. We will do our part, nationally and multilaterally. The launch in September of the Global Alliance of Regional Women Mediator Networks was quite a milestone. The Alliance not only highlights the large number of women with substantial and varied experience in the field of peace and security, it also shows their commitment to participating in and leading such processes. We encourage other countries to join the Commitment 2025 initiative on women's inclusion in peace processes, which was launched during the United Nations high-level week in September.”

    2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source

  6. “I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. I would like to thank South Africa for initiating today's debate and for bringing women peacebuilders to this Chamber. To understand conflicts, we need to understand how they affect both women and men, and to solve conflicts, we need to mobilize women. Women and men have exactly the same right to take part in decisions concerning their future. As Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee has so eloquently said, if women are not observers to conflict, why should they be observers to peace? We know that inclusive peace processes have better odds of creating lasting peace.”

    2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source