Africa: Joint Statement by the Security Council Signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace and Security

In a joint statement, Mrs. Viola Amherd, on behalf of eleven Security Council colleagues, reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the Women, Peace and Security agenda, emphasizing the importance of women’s participation in peace processes, gender perspectives in peace-related activities, leveraging technology for women’s empowerment, and ensuring robust protection mechanisms. They called for increased political and financial support for women-led peacebuilding efforts to create a more peaceful and sustainable world, urging all stakeholders to reverse concerning trends and attacks on women’s rights and gender equality.

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