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 Cameroon at General Debate, September 2016

Cameroon.pdf

Statement of Estonia

Extract: 

“Amidst current conflicts and crises it is important to ensure that women do not fall victim to gender-based violence and that they are also included in conflict resolution and peace negotiations. Therefore it is important to continue to implement UNSCR resolution 1325 and related resolutions on women, peace and Security.”

Statement of Gambia at the General Assembly Debate, September 21, 2016

Gambia.pdf

Statement made by Montenegro

Extract: 

Quotes/References to WPS:

"Brutal and long-term conflicts claim the hundreds of thousands of victims and destroy the lives of millions of people, mostly women and children".

Statement of Montenegro at General Debate, September 2016

Montenegro.pdf

Statement of Myanmar at General Debate, September 2016

Myanmar.pdf

Statement of Colombia at General Debate, September 2016

Colombia.pdf

Statement by Namibia

Extract: 

Quotes/References to WPS:

"We are confident that we will join the global drive towards ensuring a life of dignity for all and we will spare no effort in working to free our fellow men, women and children from the abject and dehumanising conditions of extreme poverty". 

Statement of Namibia at General Debate, September 2016

Namibia.pdf

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