Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: 2015 and Beyond - NOREF - Norwegian Peacebuilding Resoure Centre - Laura J. Shepherd - WILPF Academic Network
This expert analysis evaluates the current state of the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security agenda, with particular focus on three themes drawn from the most recent UN Security Council resolution (UNSCR) (S/RES/2122): the articulation of a whole-of-UN mandate for improving performance in the implementation of UNSCR 1325; the importance of civil society inclusion at all stages of peace and security governance, including conflict resolution and peace negotiations; and the upcoming High-Level Review that will take place in 2015 on the 15th anniversary of the adoption of UNSCR 1325.
Thematic Focus:
General Women, Peace and Security
Participation
Implementation
Date of Paper:
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Contact person email:
academic@wilpf.ch
Responsible for submission:
WILPF Academic Network coordinator on behalf of Laura Shepherd
Strategic recommendation(s):
Based on the above discussion, the expert analysis recommends:
- That the UNSC develop better links with the UN Peace-building Commission;
- That the UNSC give consideration to the creation of an SRSG-WPPSG to complement the SRSG-SVC;
- That UNSC member states consistently and regularly make available mechanisms through which meaningful interactions with CSOs can occur at UN Headquarters and in country settings;• that WPS academic collectives are developed at the national level to consolidate research on WPS issues and engage in advocacy with national governments; and
- That funds be made available through UN Women to build links with research centres, CSOs, and universities to enhance information sharing and inform the 2015 High-Level Review.
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