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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.

France encourage initiatives that aim at promoting women’s participation in peace processes

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October 14, 2025

France encourage initiatives that aim at promoting women’s participation in peace processes

OPEN DEBATE ON « WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY »

STATEMENT BY MR. JAY DHARMADHIKARI
DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF FRANCE TO THE UNITED NATIONS

OPEN DEBATE ON « WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY »

STATEMENT BY MR. JAY DHARMADHIKARI
DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF FRANCE TO THE UNITED NATIONS

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/news/2025/09/un-women-leaders-network-calls-for-bold-action-on-peace-at-unga80
October 1, 2025
UN Women Leaders Network calls for bold action on peace at UNGA80

On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), a powerful, intergenerational and intersectional group of women leaders called for urgent action to centre women’s leadership in global peace efforts.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/denmark-introduces-mandatory-conscription-for-women-amid-growing-threat-from-russia/
July 7, 2025
Denmark introduces mandatory conscription for women amid growing threat from Russia

Denmark is ramping up military spending and begins including women in compulsory military service as of 1 July in a bid to bolster its defence against the growing threat from Russia.

Women's Role in War Should Extend to Peace

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June 10, 2025

Women's Role in War Should Extend to Peace

Despite all the progress that has been made toward gender equality globally, many are still tempted to view armed conflict as primarily the domain of men.

Despite all the progress that has been made toward gender equality globally, many are still tempted to view armed conflict as primarily the domain of men.

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May 13, 2025
How Can Libyans Counter Disinformation to Strengthen Peace?

In April, Libyan youth, media authorities, and election and government officials met in Benghazi to tackle a rising threat to peace: false news around the country’s elections.

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May 8, 2025
The Only Female Minister in Syria’s New Government Wants to ‘Get Things Done’

Hind Kabawat, the only female minister in Syria’s new government, in her house, in Bab Touma, a majority Christian neighborhood of Damascus. Hind Kabawat hopes her long experience as a conflict mediator can help Syria’s next generation.

Breaking the cycle of crisis: Women leading Peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

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April 4, 2025

Breaking the cycle of crisis: Women leading Peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

In a world of rising inequalities and immense challenges, 25 years of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, established through United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, along with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, ad

In a world of rising inequalities and immense challenges, 25 years of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, established through United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, along with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, ad

Dr. Mahrang Baloch addressing a large gathering of men and women.
Women, men and children in Panjgur being addressed by Dr Mahrang Baloch on August 10, 2024
March 24, 2025
THE WOMEN OF THE BALOCH SPRING