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.

Transitional justice and peace negotiations with a gender lens

This paper is part of a Gender Briefing Series to support women’s meaningful participation and the integration of gender p

December 7, 2018

First Afghan woman appointed to high Interior Ministry post

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.

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Women are the key to peace

By Melanne Verveer, Anjali Dayal.

Women Leaders Global Forum in Iceland

The Women Leaders Global Forum is where women leaders discuss and share ideas and solutions on how to further advance society, increase equality betwe

Women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements: Report of the Expert Group Meeting

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.