When adopting this landmark resolution 10 years ago, the Security Council rec...

When adopting this landmark resolution 10 years ago, the Security Council recognized that equal 'participation, representation and fulI involvement of women in all aspects of peace-building and security, the protection of women as a group with specific needs and concerns as well as the prevention of sexual and other violence are not only a security issue but also vital for sustainable peace and stability. With the adoption of the resolutions on "sexual violence" and "women and girls in post conflict situations" the Council now disposes of a strong and well developed normative framework.