Resolution 1325 (2000) was adopted nine years ago. Consistent with the resolu...

Resolution 1325 (2000) was adopted nine years ago. Consistent with the resolution, the theme today is “Responding to the needs of women and girls in post- conflict situations for sustainable peace and security”. It is designed to examine how Member States and international and regional organizations could further improve women's participation in all stages of peace processes, particularly in conflict resolution, post- conflict planning and peacebuilding, including by enhancing their engagement in decision-making in the early stages of recovery processes. While women may be the first casualties of war, they remain active agents of change and play a meaningful role in the recovery and reintegration of their families. Women are also instrumental in bringing about democracy and reconciliation in post-conflict societies.