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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Recommendations for Reviewing and Revising National Action Plans on Women, Peace, and Security - Institute for Inclusive Security

Since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, dozens of countries have created national policies—often known as national action plans or NAPs—to solidify their commitment to women, peace, and security. As these states strive for effective, impactful implementation of these plans, many, including the US, are embarking on a process of evaluating the impact of their national strategies. Drawing from the examples of several countries that have already undertaken these steps, Inclusive Security has compiled best practice recommendations for the review and revision of NAPs.

2015 Civil Society Women, Peace and Security Roadmap - NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security

In October 2015, women activists, advocates and women human rights defenders along with UN Member States and agencies will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) and the establishment of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.

Women, Peace and Security: New Conceptual Challenges and Opportunities - NOREF - Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre | Nicola Pratt and Sophie Richter-Devroe

UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and subsequent resolutions have attempted to redefine the relationships among women, peace and security. For many activists and practitioners, making gender central to peacebuilding and conflict resolution should transform the international peace and security agenda. However, there are indications that women are being integrated into the existing peace and security agenda without any transformation occurring.

WILPF CSW59 Engagement in a Snapshot

See WILPF's engagement at CSW59, including thought-provoking quotes from global peace activists, displayed in an easy visual snapshot.

CSW59 Snapshot

WILPF CSW Snapshot (1).pdf

5 Minute CSW Report (Infographic)

WILPF at CSW59: Beijing Peace Train

Panellists: Robin Lloyd, Chair of WILPF US Development Committee; Ms Regina Birchem, former WILPF International President; Ms Litha Musyimi-Ogana, Africa Women’s Peace Train Story to Beijing & Beyond; Ida Harslof, WILPF Norway; Zora Radosevich and Reshma Pattni, New Moon Magazine for Girls and Girls International Forum. 

Organised by: WILPF

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WILPF at CSW59: Celebrating 100 Years of Women Peacemakers

Panellists/Participants: Featuring a performance piece Talking with our Grandmothers, Madeleine Rees, Secretary General of WILPF; Catia Confortini, author of “Intelligent Compassion: Feminist Methodology in WILPF”. 

Organised by: WILPF

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