In 2008, the EU adopted a comprehensive approach to the implementation of res...

In 2008, the EU adopted a comprehensive approach to the implementation of resolutions 1325 and 1820, encompassing humanitarian, development, security and foreign policies measures. In practical and operational terms: The EU has a range of programmes addressing the needs of women and girls in conflict-affected and post-conflict situations, such as funding medical services for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and in less than two years it .funded projects with direct impact on women, peace and security worth over 300 million € in 67 countries. The EU has started using a gender marker to track gender mainstreaming in its development cooperation programmes, and has appointed gender advisors or gender focal points to all its Peace and Security missions.