At the UN Security Council meeting dedicated to the theme "Women, Peace and Security," Kate Foster, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the UN, delivered a statement. According to her, peace processes cannot be sustainable and long-term if women—comprising half the population—are excluded from participating in their formation. The diplomat emphasized the importance of involving women in decision-making regarding conflict resolution, state reconstruction, and security maintenance. In its statement, the United Kingdom outlined its position on the need for systematic inclusion of the gender aspect in the UN Security Council's agenda when considering issues of peace and security. The meeting was another in the ongoing work of the Security Council on the "Women, Peace and Security" agenda, which was initiated by the adoption of Resolution 1325 in 2000. This agenda recognizes the special role of women in preventing and resolving conflicts, as well as the necessity of protecting their rights in conditions of armed confrontation. The statement by the British representative reflects a broader discussion among UN member states about how effectively the international community is fulfilling its commitments to ensuring women's participation in peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction. The United Kingdom expressed its intention to continue supporting initiatives aimed at expanding women's representation in decision-making processes at all levels—from local peace agreements to global diplomatic mechanisms.