Mr. Brian Glynn:

I can be relatively brief following that comprehensive presentation. I will give members an opportunity to ask some questions. I would like to concentrate on a brief exposé on how we got to have our national action plan, as well as say a few words on what is in the mid-term progress report and how the Department plans to implement it. I have a few statistics to indicate where the aid budget is being allocated in the area of women, peace and security.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 was adopted in October 2000. It was considered ground-breaking at the time. It was the first time that the unique role played by women in conflict and the effects of conflict on women had been recognised.