Statement by the Secretary-General at the Security Council meeting on women in conflict and post-conflict situations, held 5 October 2009. The statement was delivered by Deputy-Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro.

Security Council debate on the protection of women and children from sexual violence during armed conflict.

Debate on “Women and peace and security: responding to the needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations for sustainable peace and security”, based on the “concept paper” (document S/2009/490), submitted by the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, and the Report of the Secretary-General on the subject (S/2009/465).

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Resolution adopted unanimously on 30 September 2009 at a meeting on Women and Peace and Security, calling for the new appointment of a Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict.

Concept paper developed by Vietnam for the Security Council meeting on "Women and peace and security: responding to the needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations for sustainable peace and security," held 5 October 2009.

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Report of the Secretary-General on women, peace and security, in particular matters related to the impact of armed conflict on women and girls.

Security Council meeting to discuss the Third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (S/2009/438).

Third report of the Secretary-General on the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL), issued 1 September 2009 and discussed at the Security Council meeting held 14 September 2009. The report covers the period from 1 June 2009 to 1 September 2009 and addresses major developments in political, security and socioeconomic situations. A section on advancing the peacebuilding agenda summarizes the activities and developments around the PBC, the national "Agenda for Change" framework, and the United Nations Joint Vision.