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"Only limited progress has been made in the last ten years reflecting the participation of women in public administration. In some cases, quotas were adopted and the number of women in representative institutions increased, but in spite of the efforts made, the participation of women in peace negotiations, with few exceptions, is still less than 10% of the formal participation. Women in the military nevertheless play an important role as role models and mediators of intercultural exchange, and are an encouraging motivation for local women, breaking down the stereotypes of local men and communicating better with local women.
In most countries, unfortunately, little importance is attached to gender equality and women’s rights because the gender issue is seen only as a minor issue, and cultural, religious and socio-economic customs are used as an excuse for hindering progress in this area.
It is therefore necessary to emphasise the gender perspective early in the planning of civilian and security missions, because it may be expected that the particular skills of women in terms of dialogue and non-violence could be a very positive contribution to peaceful conflict prevention and resolution.
I believe that it would be appropriate for Parliament to appoint a permanent rapporteur for gender equality and women’s rights in the area of EU external relations who will also be responsible for gender identity and non-discrimination."@en1
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