the preparation of materials for the training of United Nations peacekeepers; · Continue to make resources available nationally and internationally for prevention of conflict and ensure women’s participation in the elaboration and implementation of strategies for preventing conflict; · Recognize and support the work done by national machineries for the advancement of women and by non-governmental organizations and work towards mobilizing the action necessary to encourage the achievement by women of a critical mass at the national cabinet level in key ministries and departments and in international organizations that make or influence policy with regard to matters related to collective peace and security. Actions to be taken by the United Nations: · Acknowledge and support the vital work of non-governmental organizations in the field of peace in efforts towards preventing conflict and for peace-building; · Organize programmes and seminars to sensitize community leaders and women on the important role that women should play in developing a culture of peace in society. E. Disarmament measures, illicit arms trafficking, landmines and small arms Actions to be taken by Governments: · In order to alleviate the suffering of women and children caused by landmines, work towards the objective of eliminating anti-personnel landmines; and in this regard take due note of the conclusion of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction and its implementation by those States that become parties to it; · Join international efforts to elaborate international policies to prohibit illicit traffic, trade and transfer of small arms, and to control their excessive production, with a view to alleviating the suffering of women and children in the situation of armed conflict; · Provide landmine awareness campaigns or classes in close cooperation with communities and community leaders formally and informally, making them accessible to women in afflicted areas, and provide resources and assistance for landmine clearance and share technology and information so that local populations can engage effectively in the safe clearance of landmines; · Support programmes for the rehabilitation and social integration of women victims of anti-personnel landmines, and demining and mine awareness activities; · Encourage as appropriate the role of women in the peace movement, working towards general and complete disarmament under strict and -20-