We would like to express our gratitude to Mesdames Sweeta Nori, Hélène Dandi, Elsie Bernadette Onubogu and Mr. Anders Johnsson for the wealth of experience they have been so kind as to bring to our attention.

I would also like to thank Mr. Jean Marie Guéhenno and Mesdames Rachel Mayanja and Noeleen Heyzer for their dedication to the cause of women and peace and security, as well as for the useful information and relevant analyses they have given us.