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This is a regional programme for women’s empowerment.
This is a regional programme for women’s empowerment.
We see numerous results.
We see numerous results.
There is progress.
There is progress.
In both Afghanistan and South Sudan, education for girls is a priority for Norway’s development cooperation.
In both Afghanistan and South Sudan, education for girls is a priority for Norway’s development cooperation.
In Nepal there is a strong network of local women’s organisations whose aim is to strengthen women’s political participation – the “Women’s Alliance for Peace, Power, Democracy and the Constituent Assembly”.
In Nepal there is a strong network of local women’s organisations whose aim is to strengthen women’s political participation – the “Women’s Alliance for Peace, Power, Democracy and the Constituent Assembly”.
Norway supports this network, and over the last two years the network’s members have promoted women’s rights and strengthened local organisations’ capacity to organise contributions to the elections and to the peace process.
Norway supports this network, and over the last two years the network’s members have promoted women’s rights and strengthened local organisations’ capacity to organise contributions to the elections and to the peace process.
Let me also mention the Palestine Territory and Israel.
Let me also mention the Palestine Territory and Israel.
Norway has supported the creation of an International Women’s Commission to promote peace.
Norway has supported the creation of an International Women’s Commission to promote peace.
I have met with this Commission several times.
I have met with this Commission several times.
Their work and perspectives impress me.
Their work and perspectives impress me.
The group gathers Israeli and Palestinian woman on an equal footing.
The group gathers Israeli and Palestinian woman on an equal footing.
The debates are active and intense, honest and purposive.
The debates are active and intense, honest and purposive.
Sometimes, after having met with all the male leaders on both sides, only to hear once more how far apart they stand, I am tempted to think that the Women’s Commission could have done far better.
Sometimes, after having met with all the male leaders on both sides, only to hear once more how far apart they stand, I am tempted to think that the Women’s Commission could have done far better.
Many of the resources the international community employs in conflict situations are not effective enough.
Many of the resources the international community employs in conflict situations are not effective enough.
Peace processes frequently break down, and all too often post-conflict reconstruction is a difficult task.
Peace processes frequently break down, and all too often post-conflict reconstruction is a difficult task.
In many of today’s conflicts women are excluded from conflict management and from managing peace and reconciliation processes.
In many of today’s conflicts women are excluded from conflict management and from managing peace and reconciliation processes.
This is a serious handicap for these processes.
This is a serious handicap for these processes.
Women’s experience, knowledge, networks, their contributions to welfare and development and to dialogue and reconciliation, their alternative approaches – all of this would provide a better basis for managing conflicts and peace processes.
Women’s experience, knowledge, networks, their contributions to welfare and development and to dialogue and reconciliation, their alternative approaches – all of this would provide a better basis for managing conflicts and peace processes.
When Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was taking office in 2006, Time Magazine asked her if there was something extra she would bring to the job as a woman.
When Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was taking office in 2006, Time Magazine asked her if there was something extra she would bring to the job as a woman.
She answered, “Sensitivity to human needs”.
She answered, “Sensitivity to human needs”.
And she continued: “Maybe that comes from being a mother and interacting with other women, many of whom carry the biggest burden in times of both war and peace”.
And she continued: “Maybe that comes from being a mother and interacting with other women, many of whom carry the biggest burden in times of both war and peace”.
Our mission should be clear: We need to develop efficient tools and resources that can make countries, institutions and organisations, as well as people, accountable for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325.
Our mission should be clear: We need to develop efficient tools and resources that can make countries, institutions and organisations, as well as people, accountable for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325.
We need to create mechanisms for measuring the implementation of the resolution and the results achieved.
We need to create mechanisms for measuring the implementation of the resolution and the results achieved.
Such mechanisms should include not only quantitative indicators, but also qualitative ones.
Such mechanisms should include not only quantitative indicators, but also qualitative ones.
We need to see concrete examples of how women participate in peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction processes, and at what levels.
We need to see concrete examples of how women participate in peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction processes, and at what levels.
The main responsibility for the implementation of resolution 1325 remains with the individual UN member states.
The main responsibility for the implementation of resolution 1325 remains with the individual UN member states.
Accordingly, we need to hold states accountable.
Accordingly, we need to hold states accountable.
The development of national action plans is a good way of initiating strategic action, identifying priorities and resources and determining responsibilities and time frames for monitoring implementation efforts.
The development of national action plans is a good way of initiating strategic action, identifying priorities and resources and determining responsibilities and time frames for monitoring implementation efforts.
Norway adopted a national action plan in 2006, detailing both targets and working methods.
Norway adopted a national action plan in 2006, detailing both targets and working methods.
This has proven to be an efficient tool in the process of implementing the resolution.
This has proven to be an efficient tool in the process of implementing the resolution.
I am pleased to note that the action plan has inspired similar processes among our partners.
I am pleased to note that the action plan has inspired similar processes among our partners.
And I am encouraged to see women taking their rightful place in some of the peace processes we have had the honour to support, such as in Sudan and Nepal.
And I am encouraged to see women taking their rightful place in some of the peace processes we have had the honour to support, such as in Sudan and Nepal.
This spring, my Government presented a white paper to the Norwegian Parliament on women’s rights and gender equality in international development policy.
This spring, my Government presented a white paper to the Norwegian Parliament on women’s rights and gender equality in international development policy.
And recently we presented a new strategy on Norway’s international humanitarian policy to protect and assist individuals in distress, whether due to war, conflict or natural disaster.
And recently we presented a new strategy on Norway’s international humanitarian policy to protect and assist individuals in distress, whether due to war, conflict or natural disaster.
Women and children have a special need for protection in humanitarian crises.
Women and children have a special need for protection in humanitarian crises.
Furthermore, women must be given far greater influence in all processes related to humanitarian activities.
Furthermore, women must be given far greater influence in all processes related to humanitarian activities.
So far, the humanitarian system has not managed to achieve this.
So far, the humanitarian system has not managed to achieve this.
Consequently, Norway gives special priority to promoting more balanced, needs-based activities where all affected groups are consulted.
Consequently, Norway gives special priority to promoting more balanced, needs-based activities where all affected groups are consulted.
As part of the action plan to follow up resolution 1325, we have supported the production of a Gender Handbook for Humanitarian Action, which has now been adopted by the UN, the Red Cross and NGOs in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC).
As part of the action plan to follow up resolution 1325, we have supported the production of a Gender Handbook for Humanitarian Action, which has now been adopted by the UN, the Red Cross and NGOs in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC).
We require our partners to ensure that the needs of girls and women are taken into account in all humanitarian activities, on a par with the needs of boys and men.
We require our partners to ensure that the needs of girls and women are taken into account in all humanitarian activities, on a par with the needs of boys and men.
To illustrate this policy, let me use the example of the major problem posed by lack of security in and outside refugee camps.
To illustrate this policy, let me use the example of the major problem posed by lack of security in and outside refugee camps.
Women and girls who are refugees or internally displaced are particularly vulnerable to sexual assault and sexual violence because of the conditions of dependency that are often created in camps.
Women and girls who are refugees or internally displaced are particularly vulnerable to sexual assault and sexual violence because of the conditions of dependency that are often created in camps.
The distribution of food, the need to fetch water and fuel outside the camp area and poor sanitary conditions are all factors that contribute to this vulnerability.
The distribution of food, the need to fetch water and fuel outside the camp area and poor sanitary conditions are all factors that contribute to this vulnerability.
We need practical answers to this challenge.
We need practical answers to this challenge.
It is key that both women and men are involved in all levels of planning, organisation and management of refugee camps.
It is key that both women and men are involved in all levels of planning, organisation and management of refugee camps.
Women must be systematically registered and treated as individuals rather than solely as members of a man’s family.
Women must be systematically registered and treated as individuals rather than solely as members of a man’s family.
Camps need to be organised so that single women and single men are housed in separate areas.
Camps need to be organised so that single women and single men are housed in separate areas.
I have high hopes for this conference – for the forthcoming deliberations and sharing of experience by so many dedicated people.
I have high hopes for this conference – for the forthcoming deliberations and sharing of experience by so many dedicated people.
To conclude:
To conclude:
Women, like men, do not constitute a homogeneous group.
Women, like men, do not constitute a homogeneous group.
In all societies, both women and men belong to a variety of groups and networks and have different religious, social and ethnic backgrounds.
In all societies, both women and men belong to a variety of groups and networks and have different religious, social and ethnic backgrounds.
To ensure broad, inclusive participation it is crucial to identify the different needs of these groups, and to give them all an opportunity to be heard.
To ensure broad, inclusive participation it is crucial to identify the different needs of these groups, and to give them all an opportunity to be heard.
The diversity of women does not alter this: Gender equality is key to human development and human security.
The diversity of women does not alter this: Gender equality is key to human development and human security.
Norway will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to protect and assist women in armed conflict.
Norway will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to protect and assist women in armed conflict.
We will continue to promote gender equality as an integrated part of our international and domestic policies.
We will continue to promote gender equality as an integrated part of our international and domestic policies.
And we will use our modest voice to speak out at all appropriate occasions.
And we will use our modest voice to speak out at all appropriate occasions.
It is only by mobilising our combined strengths – governments, NGOs, academics and others, inside countries and among countries – that we will be able to make a difference.
It is only by mobilising our combined strengths – governments, NGOs, academics and others, inside countries and among countries – that we will be able to make a difference.
We must continue to look for solutions rather than obstacles.
We must continue to look for solutions rather than obstacles.
And if we need a single source of inspiration, let us come back to the contrasts that I referred to at the outset – the millions of individuals who suffer violence and violations – crimes against women – crimes that cannot go unpunished.
And if we need a single source of inspiration, let us come back to the contrasts that I referred to at the outset – the millions of individuals who suffer violence and violations – crimes against women – crimes that cannot go unpunished.
We – the international community – cannot let these girls and women down.
We – the international community – cannot let these girls and women down.
Not in DR Congo and not in all those other conflicts where brute violence targets girls and women.
Not in DR Congo and not in all those other conflicts where brute violence targets girls and women.
The Norwegian Government welcomes initiatives on UNSCR 1325
The Norwegian Government welcomes initiatives on UNSCR (United Nations Security Council Resolution) 1325
These are challenging times for gender equality, development and peace.
These are challenging times for gender equality, development and peace.
Conflicts, discrimination and displacement are hampering development and slowing down efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Conflicts, discrimination and displacement are hampering development and slowing down efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
There is growing opposition in certain areas, as witnessed by the recent failure to reach consensus on reproductive rights in the Commission on Population and Development.
There is growing opposition in certain areas, as witnessed by the recent failure to reach consensus on reproductive rights in the Commission on Population and Development.
But there are also encouraging signs.
But there are also encouraging signs.
With the appointment of Antonio Guterres, the UN has a champion for gender equality and women's rights at its helm.
With the appointment of Antonio Guterres, the UN has a champion for gender equality and women's rights at its helm.
Civil society organisations are standing up for human rights and development.
Civil society organisations are standing up for human rights and development.
And many political leaders, including our own Prime Minister, are taking on a leading role in the area of women's and girl's rights, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.
And many political leaders, including our own Prime Minister, are taking on a leading role in the area of women's and girl's rights, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.
The extent to which we succeed in reaching the billion people left in the margins of society will determine how successful we are in fulfilling the 2030 Agenda.
The extent to which we succeed in reaching the billion people left in the margins of society will determine how successful we are in fulfilling the 2030 Agenda.
While it took hundreds of thousands of years for the world population to grow to 1 billion, it has grown sevenfold over the last 200 years.
While it took hundreds of thousands of years for the world population to grow to 1 billion, it has grown sevenfold over the last 200 years.
The global population reached 7 billion in 2011, and today it stands at about 7.5 billion.
The global population reached 7 billion in 2011, and today it stands at about 7.5 billion.
Women and young people are the two largest demographic groups facing inequalities in the world.
Women and young people are the two largest demographic groups facing inequalities in the world.
Too many women, children, and young people are illiterate, out of school, unemployed, or without effective legal protection against abuse and exploitation.
Too many women, children, and young people are illiterate, out of school, unemployed, or without effective legal protection against abuse and exploitation.
Take Malawi as an example.
Take Malawi as an example.
While it may not be a country in conflict, many of its women and girls face abuse, early marriage, child pregnancy, HIV, maternal death and unsafe abortions.
While it may not be a country in conflict, many of its women and girls face abuse, early marriage, child pregnancy, HIV, maternal death and unsafe abortions.
Only 25 % of Malawian girls complete elementary education and only a handful complete secondary school and start university.
Only 25 % of Malawian girls complete elementary education and only a handful complete secondary school and start university.
Leaving no one behind in a country like Malawi means investing in girls.
Leaving no one behind in a country like Malawi means investing in girls.
Two top priorities
Two top priorities
The same is true in many of our other partner countries, and this is the reason why we have made education and health the two top priorities in our development cooperation, with a special focus on girls and women.
The same is true in many of our other partner countries, and this is the reason why we have made education and health the two top priorities in our development cooperation, with a special focus on girls and women.
Women's inclusion and influence are crucial for peace and sustainable development.
Women's inclusion and influence are crucial for peace and sustainable development.
Men should be as aware of this and as active in promoting gender equality as women are.
Men should be as aware of this and as active in promoting gender equality as women are.
Only then will we reach our goals.
Only then will we reach our goals.
The He for she campaign is crucial – both in times of war and in times of peace.
The He for she campaign is crucial – both in times of war and in times of peace.
Because it benefits women, and it benefits men.
Because it benefits women, and it benefits men.
Norway's new action plan for women's rights and gender equality in our foreign and development policy, Freedom, Empowerment and Opportunities, describes our ambitions for gender equality, and sets out education for girls and women's sexual and reproductive health and rights as two of five priorities.
Norway's new action plan for women's rights and gender equality in our foreign and development policy, Freedom, Empowerment and Opportunities, describes our ambitions for gender equality, and sets out education for girls and women's sexual and reproductive health and rights as two of five priorities.
We cannot afford any setbacks.
We cannot afford any setbacks.
Ideally, countries themselves should provide access to sexual and reproductive health services.
Ideally, countries themselves should provide access to sexual and reproductive health services.
However this is often not the case.
However this is often not the case.
Until recently, the US provided important support for these services for several years.
Until recently, the US provided important support for these services for several years.
The recent reintroduction of the 'global gag rule' by the US administration has given cause for concern, as this is likely to result in large cuts in funding for sexual and reproductive health services.
The recent reintroduction of the 'global gag rule' by the US administration has given cause for concern, as this is likely to result in large cuts in funding for sexual and reproductive health services.
Neglecting these rights entrenches inequalities, weakens the prospects of achieving sustainable development, and makes it harder to balance population and development dynamics with the planet's resources.
Neglecting these rights entrenches inequalities, weakens the prospects of achieving sustainable development, and makes it harder to balance population and development dynamics with the planet's resources.
That is one of the reasons why Norway is a strong supporter of women's sexual and reproductive health and rights, including the right to safe and legal abortions.
That is one of the reasons why Norway is a strong supporter of women's sexual and reproductive health and rights, including the right to safe and legal abortions.
And it is one of the reasons why we support She Decides, a Dutch initiative to mobilise additional political and financial support for efforts in this area.
And it is one of the reasons why we support She Decides, a Dutch initiative to mobilise additional political and financial support for efforts in this area.
Let me turn to the other theme we are discussing today.
Let me turn to the other theme we are discussing today.
Norway has long been a global leader in the field of women, peace and security - and we still are.
Norway has long been a global leader in the field of women, peace and security - and we still are.
But today, there are many others who are also championing the cause.
But today, there are many others who are also championing the cause.
This is very good news, and reflects an increasing sense of ownership internationally of the women, peace and security agenda.
This is very good news, and reflects an increasing sense of ownership internationally of the women, peace and security agenda.
Norway wants to make a difference
Norway wants to make a difference
Norway is constantly looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Norway is constantly looking for opportunities to make a difference.
We are proud to have provided the first female commander of a UN peacekeeping operation and the first NATO special representative for women, peace and security.
We are proud to have provided the first female commander of a UN peacekeeping operation and the first NATO special representative for women, peace and security.
More recently, we are proud to have launched the Nordic Women Mediators Network, inspired by a similar South African initiative.
More recently, we are proud to have launched the Nordic Women Mediators Network, inspired by a similar South African initiative.
We have also been promoting women's participation and the gender perspective in the prevention and countering of violent extremism.
We have also been promoting women's participation and the gender perspective in the prevention and countering of violent extremism.
Norway will be a driving force in the Peacebuilding Commission, and we are working to ensure that our humanitarian efforts are gender-responsive and involve women as effectively as possible.
Norway will be a driving force in the Peacebuilding Commission, and we are working to ensure that our humanitarian efforts are gender-responsive and involve women as effectively as possible.
Norway has played – and continues to play – a key role in a number of peace processes.
Norway has played – and continues to play – a key role in a number of peace processes.
There is little we can do without the parties' ownership of the women peace and security agenda.
There is little we can do without the parties' ownership of the women peace and security agenda.