As the Secretary General pointed out, the resolution “He gave voice to a simple truth: women’s leadership is essential for fair and lasting peace“, In addition to inspiring innumerable other resolutions, reports and round tables.
World Falling Short
“But let’s talk frankly,” he said. “Too often, we met in rooms like this, full of conviction and commitment, Just to fall short when it comes to a real change in the lives of women and girls trapped in the conflict. ”
In a recent report, Mr. Guterres highlighted the progress made during the last quarter of a century, which includes more than 100 countries that adopt national action plans on women, peace and security.
“But the profits are fragile and, very worrying, they are in reverse,” he warned.
“Worldwide, we see Worrying trends in military spending, more armed conflicts and a more shocking brutality against women and girls. ”
Conflict, sexual violence and harassment
Last year, about 676 million women worldwide lived 50 kilometers of mortal conflict events, the highest number in decades, he said.
Sexual violence also increased, with a 35 percent increase in incidents against girls. In some places, they represented almost half of all the victims.
Mr. Guterres highlighted how women in public life, such as politicians, journalists and human rights defenders, are being attacked with violence and harassment, before resorting to the situation in Afghanistan, where “the systematic deletion of women and girls in public life is in excess.”
In addition, women and girls in the occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, Haiti, Myanmar and beyond, face serious risks and horrible levels of violence.
“And although women’s organizations are still life for millions in crisis, they are being hungry for resources,” he added, citing a recent survey of UN women, which defends gender equality worldwide.
He revealed that 90 percent of local groups led by women in conflict environments are in a serious financial situation, with Almost half are expected to close in six months.
Support women’s organizations
The Secretary General urged UN Member States to accelerate commitments on women, peace and security, in line with the pact for the future adopted last year. He outlined areas for action, including the reduction of funds for women’s organizations in countries affected by the conflict.
He also emphasized the need for greater participation of women who “must be at the table – Not as tokens, but as equal partners“, As well as the responsibility of the perpetrators of gender violence, including sexual violence related to the conflict.
Rehend, reset and deliver
Sima Bahous, executive director of the UN women, insisted that the 25th anniversary of resolution 1325 “must be more than a commemoration.”
“Women and girls living in the midst of the conflict deserve more than commemoration,” he said. “On the other hand, it must be a time to re -bend, to commit to commit and make sure that the next 25 years deliver much more than the previous one.”
He pointed out that the meeting was held in the context of the war in Gaza, where “a ray of hope arises”, and she thanked the positive responses to the plan of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to end the fighting.
Looking at the next 25 years for the women’s agenda, peace and security, Mrs. Bahous told the Council that it was crucial to have more funds for a solid quotas and more responsibility “that makes failures visible.”