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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Report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2016/361).

The present report, which covers the period from January to December 2015, is submitted pursuant to paragraph 22 of Security Council resolution 2106 (2013), in which the Council requested me to report annually on the implementatio n of resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1960 (2010), and to recommend strategic actions. 

 

The analysis is forthcoming.

Report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2016/361).

S_2016_361.pdf

Mapping Women, Peace and Security in the UN Security Council: 2015: Trends and Recommendations.

NGOWG_MappingWPS_PolicyBrief_2015.pdf

The ‘woman-in-conflict’ at the UN Security Council: a subject of practice

COOK-2016-International_Affairs.pdf

The ‘war on terror’ and extremism: assessing the relevance of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

AOL-IN-2016-International_Affairs.pdf

Concept paper for the open debate of the Security Council on the theme “Threat to international Peace and Security Caused by Terroristic Acts”, 11 March 2016

Concept Note S_2016_416.pdf

Statement III by Australia (March 21, 2016)

Extract: 

We note with concern that implementation of the commitments under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region has recently been limited.

Statement II by Australia (March 21, 2016)

Extract: 

Australia is particularly pleased that the Regional Strategic Framework outlines practical steps for addressing violence against women and girls in the region. We also commend its focus on ending the culture of impunity by strengthening institutions, empowering civil society organizations and enhancing judicial cooperation.

Statement by Australia (March 21, 2016)

Extract: 

Critically, mediation talks, together with broader peacebuilding efforts, must be inclusive of all, particularly women, young people and civil society, if they are to address the grievances that fuel conflict.

Statement made by Australia at the Security Council Open Debate on Maintenance of international peace and security, march 21, 2016.

AUSTRALIA.pdf

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