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 the United States, March 28, 2016.

Extract: 

It is undeniable that some progress on the women and peace and security agenda has been made across Africa since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2000. We appreciate the efforts of the 18 African countries that have developed national action plans that seek to institutionalize the greater participation of women throughout government and society. But there is still much work to be done.

Statement of the United States at the Open Debate on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa, March 28 2016

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Statement of the United Kingdom, March 28, 2016.

Extract: 

Since we call upon Africa’s leaders to do more to bring women into conflict prevention and resolution, let us also heed the call ourselves. What signal does it send when the primary body for preserving international peace and security only has one woman among its 15 permanent representatives.

Statement of the United Kingdom, March 28, 2016.

Extract: 

To support that effort, we have to increase women’s participation in politics and society. That means delivering on the commitments we made in resolutions 1325 (2000), 1889 (2009), 2242 (2015) and so many others because breaking down barriers facing women in peace talks requires breaking down barriers facing women across society. It means helping girls stay in school, improving health care and, yes, tackling sexual violence.

Statement of the United Kingdom at the Open Debate on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa, March 28 2016

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Statement of Angola, March 28, 2016

Extract: 

The reviews agreed on the postulate that the greatest responsibility of the international community is the prevention of armed conflict and highlighted the critical need for greater investment in prevention strategies.

Statement of Angola at the Open Debate on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa, March 28 2016

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Statement of the Commission of the African Union at the Open Debate on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa, March 28 2016

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Statement of the PeaceBuilding Commission, March 28 2016.

Extract: 

Realizing the ambition of a better more inclusive future and a sustainable world that achieves sustainable development — with sustainable peace and security for all at its core — will require that we respond forcefully and with determination to the issue and condition of women and girls in our societies.

Statement of the PeaceBuilding Commission, March 28 2016.

Extract: 

Yet despite the persistent exclusion of women from the loci of power and influence in many societies across the world, women have continued to make a significant contribution to developing inclusive approaches to security, peacebuilding and conflict prevention in their own unique ways. As such, women remain a resource that has not been effectively utilized or enabled to build sustainable peace.

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