Rosemary DeCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, addressed a Security Council meeting on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda on Tuesday, which discussed investing in women’s leadership to drive transformative change. Urged the representatives of the countries that now the doors have to be opened for the next generation. “Investing in the women, peace and security agenda is not an option. This is an imperative to prevent violent conflicts and achieve sustainable and inclusive peace.” The UN Under-Secretary-General cited the example of Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan, who is making continuous efforts for girls’ education and is also a Nobel Prize winner. Also mentioned were Sweden’s climate activist Greta Thunberg and Somalia’s Ilwad Elman, who are engaged in efforts to rehabilitate child soldiers. According to Rosemary DeCarlo, these young women are demanding a just and peaceful world. “These extraordinary leaders remind us that transformative change requires challenging the status quo.” In this context, she cited the UN Secretary-General’s policy paper, A New Agenda for Peace, which calls for the uprooting of patriarchal systems Due to which inequality and exclusion increases. It is noteworthy that historic resolution 1325 was adopted in the Security Council in the year 2000. Under this resolution, the important contribution of women in the prevention and resolution of violent conflicts is recognized. This resolution also calls on the warring parties to ensure the safety of women and girls, and the full participation of women in peace processes. Is. The UN Mission in South Sudan has organized a workshop for women on peace and security issues. Reimagining power systems The Under-Secretary-General said that global power systems will have to be reimagined and women and girls, especially young women, will have to be given an important role in it. According to her, it is central to our efforts to address the root causes of violent conflict and insecurity. “If we do not break free from the shackles of patriarchal norms, real peace and inclusive security will elude us.” Rosemary DeCarlo Said that recently a commitment letter for the future was passed, in which emphasis has been laid on ensuring women’s leadership and their participation in prevention of violent conflict and peacekeeping. According to him, inter-generational leadership Three key areas need to be addressed in moving forward: promoting dialogue, advancing an inclusive peace process, and investing in the leadership of young women. Key action areas Under-Secretary-General DeCarlo said that strengthening trust and shared aspirations Inter-generational dialogues can provide an important opportunity to effectively articulate human rights. In parallel, advancing an inclusive peace process must prioritize diverse groups of women, including women at all levels. Their leadership and rights must be respected. He recalled that during the annual debate on the women, peace and security agenda in the Security Council, the UN Secretary-General had launched an initiative inviting mediators from various sections of society to They can work with the UN to ensure women’s participation in peace processes. The head of peacebuilding affairs said that investments will have to be made according to our priorities. Supporting young women peacebuilders through concrete, sustainable resources is essential so that their work can flourish.
