General Women, Peace and Security

The General Women, Peace and Security theme focuses on information related to UN Security Council Resolutions 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106, and 2122, which make up the Women Peace and Security Agenda.

The Women, Peace and Security Agenda historically recognizes that women and gender are relevant to international peace and security. The Agenda is based on four pillars: 1) participation, 2) protection, 3) conflict prevention, and 4) relief and recovery.

The Women, Peace and Security Agenda demands action to strengthen women’s participation, protection and rights in conflict prevention through post-conflict reconstruction processes. It is binding on all UN Member States.

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Statement of Costa Rica at the Security Council Open Debate: "The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question" October 2016

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I will focus my remarks on two conflicts in the Middle East: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the situation in Syria. In both cases, the escalation of violence remains alarming and civilians, including women and children, continue to pay a high price, which we firmly condemn.

Statement of UNOCHA at the Security Council Open Debate: "The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question" October 2016

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The elderly, the disabled and pregnant women may be unable to move to safety without assistance, and, based on past evidence, the so called Islamic State’s practices caused the greatest concern for protection issues. Their living conditions raise a range of concerns, including protection risks and gender-based violence.

Statement of Iran at the Security Council Open Debate: "The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question" October 2016

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Over the years, the Israeli regime has continuously intensified its illegal, oppressive measures against the defenceless Palestinian civilian population, including, inter alia, the use of excessive force against children and women, causing more death and injury and depriving them of their right to protection.

Statement of Costa Rica at the Security Council Open Debate: "The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question" October 2016

Costa Rica Middle East.pdf

Statement of Iran at the Security Council Open Debate: "The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question" October 2016

Iran Middle East.pdf

Security Council Open Debate: The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question Meeting Record, October 2016

Middle East Debate.pdf

Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: November 2016

NGOWG-MAP_November2016.pdf

Security Council Open Debate: Women Peace and Security 2016, Meeting Record

WPS Meeting Record.pdf

Women Too Often Omitted from Peace Processes, Despite Key Role in Preventing Conflict, Forging Peace, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Women Too Often Omitted from Peace Processes, Despite Key Role in Preventing Conflict, Forging Peace, Secretary-General Tells Security Council .pdf

Gender Analysis Needs To Inform A Treaty Regulating Business Activities

Huffington Post.pdf

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