The commitment has its root in women's role and great contributions to Vietnam's history of struggling for national independence and development, Tra told the debate, themed “StrengtheningWomen's Resilience and Leadership as a Path to Peace in Regions Plagued byArmed Groups.”
She said Vietnam has sent female officers to UN peacekeeping missions and wishes that women will have more favourable conditions to contribute to UN peacekeeping operations, adding that Vietnam has made activecontributions to the UN agenda on women, peace and security, especially in itscapacity as non-permanent member of the Security Council.
She proposed intensifying women’s participation in peacenegotiations and building and exchanging experience in this field, saying countriesshould work to ensure and promote women’s full, equal and meaningfulparticipation at different levels by integrating their rights into nationalpolicy frameworks.
Vietnam is committed to contributing internationalefforts in promoting the agenda on women, peace and security, the diplomataffirmed.
The participating countries shared the view thatstrong political commitments and pragmatic actions are needed to improve women’s power and ensure their rights as well as their full and equalparticipation in all aspects of social life, especially in preventingconflicts and building peace.
The Security Council adopted resolution (S/RES/1325)on women and peace and security on October 31, 2000. It is the first legal document of the council that requires parties in conflicts to prevent violations of women's rights and supports women's involvement in peace talks and post-conflict reconstruction./.