In our resolve to mainstream a gender perspective into all aspects of our liv...

In our resolve to mainstream a gender perspective into all aspects of our lives, SADC heads of
State signed the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development on 17 August 2008. That instrument
has been hailed as an important step towards the empowerment of women, the elimination of
discrimination and the achievement of gender equality and equity. In the context of peace and
security, the Protocol stipulates that States parties shall endeavour to put in place measures to
ensure that women enjoy representation and participation in key decisionmaking positions in
conflict resolution and peacebuilding processes by 2015, in accordance with resolution 1325
(2000).