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 Nigeria at General Assembly, September 2016

nigeria.pdf

Statement of Oman at General Assembly Debate, September 2016

OM_EN.pdf

Statement of Zimbabwe at General Assembly Debate, September 2016

Zimbabwe.pdf

Statement of Saudi Arabia at General Assembly Debate, September 2016

SaudiArabia_Statement_9-21-16.pdf

Statement made by Kenya

Extract: 

Quotes/References to WPS:

"Among these priorities are issues of youth and women. Like many governments in developing countries the challenge of integrating youth and women in our societies and economies remains". 

Statement of Kenya at General Assemble Debate, September 2016

Kenya_Statement_9-21-16.pdf

Statement made by Portugal at 71st Session of UN GA Debate

Extract: 

Quotes/References to WPS:

"To this end, I would like to highlight the opportunity for reinforcing the preventative capability of the United Nations offered by the process of review of the Peace and Security architecture, including in the women, peace and security dimension"

Statement of Portugal at General Assembly Debate, September 2016

portugal.pdf

STATEMENT OF FIJI AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEBATE, SEPTEMBER 2016

Extract: 

Quotes/References to WPS and Peacekeeping:

"Whether it is out continuing commitment to UN Peacekeeping and sending our men and women in uniform to protect ordinary people in troubled parts of the world, or our lead role in drawing global attention to the urgent need for action on climate change".

Statement of Fiji at General Assembly Debate, September 2016

fiji.pdf

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