The Security Council marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security. At the related Open Debate convened today, Greece:
➡️ Confirmed its unwavering support for the advancement of the WPS Agenda
➡️ Emphasized that sustainable peace and security are inseparable from gender equality and condemned all violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms of women, stressing the need for accountability
➡️ Underlined the need for women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in political and public life and decision-making
➡️ Highlighted the Greek Government’s emphasis on gender mainstreaming across all public administration and budgetary processes
➡️ Praised the Executive Director of UN Women Sima Bahous and her team for their work in promoting the empowerment of women and girls.
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Greece also participated at the WPS joined statement before the start of the meeting: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p/k1puwocc75