Content_paragraphs:  As efforts continue to consolidate peace in the Sudan, ensuring the meaningful 
  
  participation and inclusion of women has to be priority. It is important that the 
  
  transitional Government continue to heed the demands of Sudanese women and fulfil 
  
  its commitments regarding representation under the Constitutional Document. I am 
  
  also concerned by the level of violence against women in the private and public 
  
  spheres. It serves as reminder that sufficient steps have yet to be taken to create a 
  
  protective environment that respects the full and equal rights of women. The 
  
  operationalization of a framework of cooperation with the United Nations to prevent 
  
  and respond to conflict-related sexual violence is critical, as is the establishment of 
  
  the Women and Gender Equality Commission as part of broader legal reform efforts.