Without women in areas of power “There will be no peace, justice and democracy”This was stated on Friday by UN human rights chief Volker Türk during a statement dedicated to the memory of the victims. International Women’s Dayin which he demanded a greater role from them in negotiations that would end the conflicts.

In a world currently beset by conflict, women “keep families and entire communities together with incredible resistance and strength,” the UN High Commissioner said in a speech to the Human Rights Council.

Turk recalled that many women have shown courage by acting as defenders of human rights and peace, either independently or through organizations, which have contributed to pacification and peace. social transformation.

“However, at the negotiating table, where decisive agreements on peace and reconciliation are being developed, their voices remain marginal at best“, complain.