Our actions to pursue the women, peace and security agenda do not occur in a ...

Our actions to pursue the women, peace and security agenda do not occur in a vacuum. Work to promote the participation of women and girls in peace and security processes needs to take place within the broader context of work to promote gender equality and women's empowerment. The message is simple. Women and girls need to be actively involved in decision-making, not only to ensure that their human rights are adequately protected, but to prevent the outbreak of further conflict and to ensure that peace endures.