Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 6005th meeting, 29 Oct. 2008, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Women and peace and security"]

Remains concerned about the under-representation of women at all stages of a peace process and in peacebuilding; urges Member States, international, regional and sub-regional organisations to take measures to increase the participation of women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding and to strengthen the role of women as decision-makers in these areas; condemns all violations of international law committed against women and girls during and after armed conflicts; urges the complete cessation by all parties of such acts with immediate effect, and also urges Member States to bring to justice those responsible for crimes of this nature.

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