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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.

UN Women Sourcebook on Women, Peace and Security

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October 29, 2012

UN Women Sourcebook on Women, Peace and Security

This is a collection of cutting-edge resources intended to raise awareness, provoke policy, support training, advocacy and share lessons learned on implementation of the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda, including the UN Security Council resolution 1325 and other women and peace and securit

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Manual de consulta de ONU Mujeres sobre las mujeres, la paz y la seguridad

This is a collection of cutting-edge resources intended to raise awareness, provoke policy, support training, advocacy and share lessons learned on implementation of the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda, including the UN Security Council resolution 1325 and other women and peace and securit

Women’s Participation in Peace Negotiations: Connections between Presence and Influence

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October 19, 2012

Women’s Participation in Peace Negotiations: Connections between Presence and Influence

More than a decade after United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 was unanimously adopted, the striking absence of women from formal peace negotiations reveals a troubling gap between the aspirations of countless global and regional commitments and the reality of peace processes.

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Participation des femmes aux négociations de paix

More than a decade after United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 was unanimously adopted, the striking absence of women from formal peace negotiations reveals a troubling gap between the aspirations of countless global and regional commitments and the reality of peace processes.

Summary of E-Discussion on Implementation of SCR1325

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June 28, 2012

Summary of E-Discussion on Implementation of SCR1325

UN Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) mandates that women in post-conflict states fully participate in all aspects of the transition. The resolution is historic because of the depth of change — in procedure, assessment, delivery and attitudes — necessary for its full implementation.

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UN Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) mandates that women in post-conflict states fully participate in all aspects of the transition. The resolution is historic because of the depth of change — in procedure, assessment, delivery and attitudes — necessary for its full implementation.

Post-conflict & Transitional participation

According to the Ploughshares, in 2005, armed conflicts raged in 27 countries. In five of them, casualties exceeded 100,000 people, and the indirect costs in human capital, infrastructure and effect on future development are beyond estimation. The transition period begins when wars end through negotiated settlements or other means. With international and regional assistance, parties seek ways to deter the cycle of conflict by establishing a stable government to protect and provide for its citizens.

June 12, 2012
IPU: Burkina Faso- Concrete Steps Underway to Tackle Violence Against Women in Burkina Faso

Efforts to make Burkina Faso only the second country in West Africa after Benin to legislate against all forms of violence against women and girls get underway next week.

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May 30, 2012
GLOBAL: Landmark UN Resolution on Equality Stuck on Paper

On Wednesday, the 15-member Council opened its eighth open debate on "Women, Peace, and Security" at U.N. headquarters in New York.

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May 30, 2012
A Global Crescendo - Womens Voices from Conflict Zones

On October 29th the UN Security Council will hold its 8th annual debate on Women, Peace and Security (resolution 1325). This year’s debate will focus on women’s participation in peace processes, an essential component of the full implementation of resolution 1325.

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May 30, 2012
GENDER: U.N. Women's Treaty Weakened by Slew of Reservations

The lack of implementation of CEDAW is exacerbated by countries’ reservations to the treaty.

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May 30, 2012
UN Women: Executive Director Michelle Bachelet Commends Security Council for Renewed Progress on Women, Peace and Security

UN Under-Secretary-General for UN Women, Michelle Bachelet, has commended the UN Security Council for its willingness to accelerate progress on historic resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.

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