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 Viet Nam, October, 2015

Extract: 

Most importantly, we believe that it is vital to address the root causes that give rise to
violence and conflict, such as poverty, inequality and injustice. Women have an
indispensable role to play in building inclusive and peaceful societies. ASEAN therefore
calls for the full and effective implementation of the inspiring, universal and

Statement of Viet Nam, October, 2015

Extract: 

ASEAN commends the Spanish presidency of the Council for convening this high-level review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. We thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2015/716) and the Executive Director of UN-Women for her insightful briefing.

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