Un Women: Afghanistan- Inclusion of Protections for Women and Girls Central to Transition Security Sector Framework
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Kabul — The Government of Afghanistan and NATO should ensure that protections for women and girls are a central component of transition and post-transition security frameworks for Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund said today.
As heads of state and NATO prepare for the NATO Summit in Chicago on 21-22 May, UNAMA, UNFPA and UN Women called on NATO and the Afghan government to fulfill UN Security Council Resolution 1325 which requires all parties to take special measures to protect women and girls in armed conflict and stresses the critical role of women in all efforts to promote peace and security.
For the full story published on 14 May 2012, see UN Women.
Kabul — The Government of Afghanistan and NATO should ensure that protections for women and girls are a central component of transition and post-transition security frameworks for Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund said today.
As heads of state and NATO prepare for the NATO Summit in Chicago on 21-22 May, UNAMA, UNFPA and UN Women called on NATO and the Afghan government to fulfill UN Security Council Resolution 1325 which requires all parties to take special measures to protect women and girls in armed conflict and stresses the critical role of women in all efforts to promote peace and security.
For the full story published on 14 May 2012, see UN Women.