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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.

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.

June 15, 2020
Women integral to battling coronavirus and pushing for lasting peace and security

At a virtual roundtable discussion on Thursday, the Peace Operations chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, stressed the importance of continuing to prioritize the UN’s Action for Peacekeeping’s (A4P) Women, Peace and Se

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On the frontlines of COVID-19: A conversation with women peacebuilders

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On the frontlines of COVID-19: A conversation with women peacebuilders

In fragile settings around the world, COVID-19 poses a serious threat to peace, security, and the rights of women and girls.

Women Peace and Security Index 2019/20

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October 22, 2019

Women Peace and Security Index 2019/20

This first update of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index provides important insights into patterns and progress on women’s well-being and empowerment around the world.

This first update of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index provides important insights into patterns and progress on women’s well-being and empowerment around the world.

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Launch of the Second Edition of the Women, Peace and Security Index

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Launch of the Second Edition of the Women, Peace and Security Index

The Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Pea

Engaging women in sustaining peace: A guide to best practices

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October 18, 2019

Engaging women in sustaining peace: A guide to best practices

Since its establishment in 2000, the The Community of Democracies (CoD) has affirmed and maintained a commitment to engaging women in all aspects of democratic gover - nance and development, including women’s political participation and inclusio

Since its establishment in 2000, the The Community of Democracies (CoD) has affirmed and maintained a commitment to engaging women in all aspects of democratic gover - nance and development, including women’s political participation and inclusio

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Side Event 74th UNGA: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in peace to resolve conflict and build peace in Afghanistan

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Side Event 74th UNGA: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in peace to resolve conflict and build peace in Afghanistan

The Permanent Missions of Afghanistan, Germany, and Sweden to the United Nations, UN Women, and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security

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Side Event 74th UNGA: Women, peace and security, towards full participation

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Side Event 74th UNGA: Women, peace and security, towards full participation

This WPS Focal Points Network event will bring together Member States, regional organizations, UN agencies and civil society organizations to discuss