Written question asked by Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Middle East: Women

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent steps he has taken to promote the inclusion of women in conflict resolution and peace building in Israel and Palestine as provided for under UN Security Council Resolution 1325; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: In both international organisations and at local levels, the UK remains a leading supporter of women's roles in delivering sustainable peace and security. We led the call for the adoption of both UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and the follow on resolution UNSCR 1820 and continue to support the inclusion of language that reaffirms the importance of UNSCR 1325 in UN peacekeeping mandates.In Israel and Palestine, we have supported organisations working to promote women's roles in political processes and their ability to influence public policy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 488 c381W; 257295
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Middle East: Politics and Government
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Written questions
House of Commons; Middle East: Peace Negotiations
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Women Peace negotiations Middle East
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