S/RES/1889 (2009)
involvement in the development and implementation of post-conflict strategies in
order to take into account their perspectives and needs,
Expressing deep concern about the under-representation of women at all stages
of peace processes, particularly the very low numbers of women in formal roles in
mediation processes and stressing the need to ensure that women are appropriately
appointed at decision-making levels, as high level mediators, and within the
composition of the mediators’ teams,
Remaining deeply concerned about the persistent obstacles to women’s full
involvement in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and participation in postconflict public life, as a result of violence and intimidation, lack of security and lack
of rule of law, cultural discrimination and stigmatization, including the rise of
extremist or fanatical views on women, and socio-economic factors including the
lack of access to education, and in this respect, recognizing that the marginalization
of women can delay or undermine the achievement of durable peace, security and
reconciliation,
Recognizing the particular needs of women and girls in post-conflict
situations, including, inter alia, physical security, health services including
reproductive and mental health, ways to ensure their livelihoods, land and property
rights, employment, as well as their participation in decision-making and postconflict planning, particularly at early stages of post-conflict peacebuilding,
Noting that despite progress, obstacles to strengthening women’s participation
in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding remain, expressing
concern that women’s capacity to engage in public decision making and economic
recovery often does not receive adequate recognition or financing in post-conflict
situations, and underlining that funding for women’s early recovery needs is vital to
increase women’s empowerment, which can contribute to effective post-conflict
peacebuilding,
Noting that women in situations of armed conflict and post-conflict situations
continue to be often considered as victims and not as actors in addressing and
resolving situations of armed conflict and stressing the need to focus not only on
protection of women but also on their empowerment in peacebuilding,
Recognizing that an understanding of the impact of situations of armed conflict
on women and girls, including as refugees and internally displaced persons,
adequate and rapid response to their particular needs, and effective institutional
arrangements to guarantee their protection and full participation in the peace
process, particularly at early stages of post-conflict peacebuilding, can significantly
contribute to the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security,
Welcoming the United Nations initiative to develop a system similar to that
pioneered by the United Nations Development Programme to allow decision-makers
to track gender-related allocations in United Nations Development Group
Multi-Donor Trust Funds,
Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General to appoint more women to
senior United Nations positions, particularly in field missions, as a tangible step
towards providing United Nations leadership on implementation of its resolution
1325 (2000),
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