This statement was made to the 13th Special Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) on Haiti. WILPF calls for the adoption of a HRC Resolution that focuses on: The protection of women against violence; The participation of women in the planning of rehabilitation and development efforts; Disaster risk reduction and preparedness projects, which include leadership roles for women; And connecting relief, rehabilitation and development to democratic political institution building, with a focus on increasing the representation of women.