In addition , the Ministry of Defence noted the following advances in the area of gender equity : ( 1 ) the post of Senior Presidential Advisor on Gender Equity was created ; and ( 2 ) a comprehensive policy framework was established that provides for the recognition of sexual and reproductive rights , the prevention of violence and aggression and the equal exercise of political ( the Quota Act ) , social and cultural rights , among other important provisions . With respect to ways of promoting the role of women in disarmament , nonproliferation and arms control , we suggest that ( 1 ) representatives of women 's groups and associations be included in discussion panels and programmes on the topic ; ( 2 ) advisory boards be established within national and international disarmament programmes , in coordination with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women ( UN-Women ) ; and ( 3 ) military observatories for gender equality be promoted as entities providing technical and administrative support for the inclusion of women in such programmes .