NGO Statement for the 1325 Expert Group Meeting in the lead up to the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security  

January 15, 2009; Monrovia, Liberia  We thank the International Steering Committee and the Ministry of Gender and Development of Liberia for this opportunity to present the NGO perspective on the issues of women’s participation in peace negotiations and peace processes; and gender-responsive justice and security in this Expert Group Meeting.   We are speaking on behalf of various NGOs and women’s groups working around the world for the full and effective implementation Resolution 1325. To read the statement:
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