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.

Report from SIGAR: Challenges to Securing Afghan Women’s Gains in a Post-2014 Environment

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February 7, 2014

Report from SIGAR: Challenges to Securing Afghan Women’s Gains in a Post-2014 Environment

The situation for women during the Taliban regime contrasted sharply with that observed in earlier periods, particularly the era of the Soviet occupation (1979-89).

January 28, 2014

Tunisia's Ennahda and Ettakattol women MPs celebrate

Tunisia's new constitution could usher in momentous change for women, following the adoption of a clause which guarantees gender equality in legislative assemblies and for steps to be taken to protect women against violence, a first in the Arab world.

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January 27, 2014

Helen Clark, Top UN Official, Warns Against Syria Intervention At Women Of The Year Lecture

One of the UN's most senior leaders has warned against Western intervention in Syria, drawing on her experience as prime minister of New Zealand when she decided not to take the country to war with Iraq.

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January 23, 2014

No Seat for Syrian Women at the Peace Talks

The talks in Syria began today, with the Syrian government and opposition exchanging accusations and invectives. Missing was the voice of nonviolent civilians, especially women, even through they have been trying for months to have a seat at the table.

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January 22, 2014

Geneva II offers best chance for a political solution to Syria Crisis

Oxfam calls for increased participation of women and civil society organizations in peace process

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January 21, 2014

Absence of women at Syria talks could jeopardize future peace

There will be some 35 countries making statements in Montreux today. But there will be no voice for the people who have the greatest stake in these talks: the women of Syria and civil society.

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Courage Under Fire: The Role of Women in Conflicts, Transitions and Security

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Courage Under Fire: The Role of Women in Conflicts, Transitions and Security

The 8th Annual Harvard Women’s Law Association Conference

Courage Under Fire:

The Role of Women in Conflicts, Transitions and Security

Friday, February 7, 2014

January 20, 2014

Woman mayor becomes new C.Africa president

The mayor of Bangui, Catherine Samba-Panza, was elected interim president of the Central African Republic on Monday, as the European Union agreed to send hundreds of troops to help restore peace to the country torn by sectarian bloodshed.

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Conference of Syrian Women: Recommendations

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January 16, 2014

Conference of Syrian Women: Recommendations

Conference of Syrian women, convened by UN Women and Netherlands, ends with strong recommendations for upcoming peace talks

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