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.
Peace agreements last 35% longer when women are involved in the negotiating process. But too often, they're not.
This paper is part of a Gender Briefing Series to support women’s meaningful participation and the integration of gender p
This paper is part of a Gender Briefing Series to support women’s meaningful participation and the integration of gender p
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan has appointed its first woman to a senior post at the Interior Ministry, naming Hosna Jalil as deputy for policy and strategic affairs.
By Melanne Verveer, Anjali Dayal.
The Women Leaders Global Forum is where women leaders discuss and share ideas and solutions on how to further advance society, increase equality betwe
This report reflects discussions held during the May 2018 Expert Group Meeting hosted by UN Women on women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements.
This report reflects discussions held during the May 2018 Expert Group Meeting hosted by UN Women on women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements.
By Joseph D. Lyions,
By Joseph D. Lyions,
This side event will be an expert level discussion and open meeting aimed at diplomats, UN and civil society, hosted by the Swiss Mission to the Unite
The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act, which the US Congress passed in October 2017, recognizes that women’s political participation is essential to peace and security.
The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act, which the US Congress passed in October 2017, recognizes that women’s political participation is essential to peace and security.