Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5766th meeting, 23 Oct. 2007, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Women and peace and security"]

Reaffirms its commitment to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security; recognizes the importance of ensuring the respect for the equal rights of women and, in this regard, reaffirms the importance of the equal role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding, and stresses the need for their full and equal participation in peace processes at all levels; remains concerned about the low number of women appointed as Special Representatives or Special Envoys of the Secretary-General to peace missions; urges the Secretary-General to appoint more women to pursue good offices on his behalf.

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