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.

Shaping the International Agenda II: Progress on raising women’s voices in intergovernmental forums

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January 21, 2021

Shaping the International Agenda II: Progress on raising women’s voices in intergovernmental forums

Women’s full and equal participation in all decision-making processes is necessary to achieve gender equality and drive progress towards sustainable development.

Why we need more women mediators

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January 19, 2021

Why we need more women mediators

It was a balmy day in November 2020 as I was sitting on a crowded train, my mouth full of bread and hot steamy chai as I struggled to take a sip. I took a glance at the people who picked me up and would bring me to meet the commander.

Deepening Stabilization in Libya: Overcoming Challenges to Young Women's Participation in Peace Building

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January 15, 2021

Deepening Stabilization in Libya: Overcoming Challenges to Young Women's Participation in Peace Building

As Libya struggles with continued political conflict and economic turmoil amid the COVID-19 pandemic, young women who want to contribute to peacebuilding, political processes, and economic reconstruction face serious obstacles.

10 years on from the Arab Spring, I’m remembering the women who gave their lives for change

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January 15, 2021

10 years on from the Arab Spring, I’m remembering the women who gave their lives for change

By Hibbaq Osman, Founder of Karama, a network of women's rights organisations

January 11, 2021

Norway supports UN Women to advance Libyan women’s participation in peacebuilding and political processes

With generous support from the Government of Norway, UN Women will intensify its efforts to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Libya at this critical juncture.

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It’s time for a woman to run the US Defense Department

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December 7, 2020

It’s time for a woman to run the US Defense Department

If Joe Biden chooses a woman as his secretary of defense, he would send an important and long overdue message.

COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

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October 21, 2020

COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

August 27, 2020

“We have been transforming lives. We have been agents of change.”

Around the world, women play critical roles as first responders and leaders when humanitarian crisis occurs. They change and save lives in the hardest to reach places. Yet, their work is consistently under-funded and often unrecognized.

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Engaging women in post conflict economic and political decision-making; Lessons for responding to COVID-19

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Engaging women in post conflict economic and political decision-making; Lessons for responding to COVID-19

October 2020 will mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325.

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