UtrikesdepartementetDraft1(3)

2007-03-15

REGERINGSKANSLIET

Utrikesdepartementet

Draft
2007-03-15
To be delivered under dpt Update on CPA implementation?

Implementation of Security Council resolution 1325

Draft statement by Sweden on behalf of the JDT members at Sudan Consortium, 20-21 Mars 2007

Mr Chairman, Honourable ministers,

Your Excellencies and distinguished participants,

Ladies and gentlemen,

On behalf of the members of the Joint Donor Team, (Norway, Denmark, Netherlands,United Kingdom and Sweden).Canada stands behind.

The adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security seven years ago underlined the tremendous importance of mainstreaming gender justice and gender equality in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peace-building processes. The starting point for the Resolution is the fact that women can both influence and be affected by armed conflicts; that they can be particularly vulnerable and therefore need particular protection; that women should take part in the negotiation and implementation of peace agreements; that they must also participate equally in the judiciary, the police and decision-making processes at all levels.Both the CPA and the JAM-report for the Sudan recognised the fundamental importance of urgently promoting women's human rights in Sudan.

Since the adoption of Resolution 1325, we have actively stressed the necessity for commitments that result in concrete measures that change and improve the situation of women and girls during and after conflicts, for their sake as well as for the good of the entire society. Implementation of Resolution 1325 should be based on a holistic view of security, development and human rights.

Agencies, ministries and governmental offices need to work together in order to achieve the goals of the Resolution.It must be stressed that while the international community has a responsibility to support these efforts, it is the responsibility of every government to promote gender equality and gender justice in accordance with international standards.

Of course, 'gender justice’ means far more than courtroom justice for crimes against women and girls. The concept also includes non-discrimination and equitable treatment and participation for women in the negotiation of peace agreements, in the creation and administration of new governments as well as the enjoyment of equal participation and of opportunities in all aspects of society.

It should be recognised and highlighted that a country in transition from war is provided with many opportunities. In the process of re-establishing public institutions, including the justice sector, and a civil administration the needs of the entire population, especially women and other neglected and vulnerable groups, can and should be fully taken into account.

In conclusion, we members of the JDT are convinced that there will be no sustainable peace or security, nor any 'peace dividend' for the majority of the Sudanese population, without full the implementation of Resolution 1325. We remain firmly committed to supporting all efforts to improvewomen’s roles, rightsand representation in peace building, reconstruction and development, as well as inthe post-conflict political processes of Sudan.

Thank you.