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Women, Peace and Security

Established international norms and standards promote the protection of women during armed conflict and their participation in peace and security decision-making. The UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security (UNSCR 1325) is one of the critical tools for moving the gender equality agenda forward in conflict and postconflict situations.

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2619607/world
October 21, 2025
UN warns of decline in women’s role in peace and security, 25 years after landmark commitment

NEW YORK CITY: Twenty-five years after the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which committed world leaders to advancing the inclusion of women in peace and security processes, a new UN report reveals a troubling reversal of progress.

https://www.un.org/en/delegate/mine-action-advancing-women-peace-and-security-agenda-iraq
October 21, 2025
Mine Action: Advancing Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Iraq

Working in the mine action sector showed me that traditional constraints are created to be broken!” says Dina Khuder.  

https://www.osce.org/forum-for-security-cooperation/593414
October 21, 2025
Strengthening Women, Peace and Security focus of FSC Security Dialogue and side-event of the Estonian Chairpersonship

VIENNA, 18 June – The OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation placed the Women, Peace and Security agenda at the forefront of its programme today, with a dedicated Security Dialogue during the plenary session and a side-event focused on gender-responsive security.

https://www.ipinst.org/2025/10/25-years-of-wps-lessons-from-gender-research-and-un-peace-ops#8
October 21, 2025
Reflecting on 25 Years of the WPS Agenda: Lessons Learned from Gender Research and UN Peace Operations

In October 2025, the UN community will mark the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which launched the women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda.

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/press-release/2025/10/wars-on-women-escalate-as-global-conflicts-reach-record-highs
October 21, 2025
Wars on women escalate as global conflicts reach record highs

New York, 20 October – The world is experiencing the highest number of active conflicts since 1946, creating unprecedented risks and suffering for women and girls.