General Women, Peace and Security

“Women Have Been The Most Affected By Conflict”
This indicates that even the home is not a safe place for women. Social relations of power place women in a subordinate position, giving many women few rights in the family, community and society in general.

The success of the revolution in Nepal has demonstrated that liberation from oppression is possible, and as that revolution continues to break down feudal oppression, foreign economic domination, and domestic reaction, the Nepalese revolution has marked a significant point in the liberation of women.

OPEN LETTER TO MEMBER STATES OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL Re: Res 1960

7 January 2011

Subject: UNSCR 1960 and the need for focus on full implementation of UNSCR 1325

Excellency,

10 years ago, Resolution 1325 was signed at the UN, recognising the devastating affects of conflict on women and making women's involvement in peace-building processes from their earliest stage an absolute imperative. Despite this, not enough has been done to involve women in the politics of post-conflict resolution.

Society must recognize that women should be allowed equal opportunity for participation in security structures. This is the message Atlantic Initiative is sending via a new project implemented in cooperation with the Association "�ene �enama" (Women to Women) from Sarajevo.

A two-day Seminar on 'Women in the armed conflict and their role: The experience of Manipur' commenced today at S.Kula Women's College, Nambol.

The Human Rights Study Centre of the college organized the seminar under the sponsorship of University Grants Commission.

Professor N.Lokendro, Registrar, Manipur University, was the chief guest of the inaugural function.

Professor Ksh.

Conference

Natalie Sharples is campaigns officer for No Women, No Peace., a campaign by Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS UK), a network of 14 NGOs working on women and peacebuilding

On 25 November, the government announced Home Office Minister Lynne Featherstone MP as the new champion to tackle international violence against women.

SAMIRA HAMIDI & NAJLA AYUBI (AFGHANISTAN)

Afghan women call for International support for nine female members of the Afghan High Peace Council, created following the Peace Jirga in June 2010, which provides the framework for negotiations with the Taliban, including:

Selkirk College's Mir Centre for Peace will be opening its doors to the general public on a weekly basis starting January 2011 to increase awareness of the Centre and assure participation in events hosted by the Peace Café.