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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EXHIBITION: Multimedia exhibition on NATO's contribution to women, peace and security opens

On 13 September, Deputy Secretary General Claudio Bisogniero opened an exhibition entitled “Women, Peace and Security: NATO's contribution to 10 years of UN Security Council Resolution 1325” at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

STATEMENT: Secretary-General's Press Encounter, Announcing Ms. Michelle Bachelet as Head of UN Women

SG: Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for coming at such short notice.

Today, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile, as the head of UN Women, the newly created UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, established on 2 July by the General Assembly Resolution.

VIDEO: Women, Peace and Security - Protection

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War and conflict often affects women and children more than men.

Recognizing the important role women play in building peace, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 on 31 October 2000.

Workshop: Gender Audit Workshop on the Consultation Draft Constitution of the Somali Republic Communique

We, the participants from South/Central Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland representatives from IFCC, Members of Parliament UNPOS, UNDP, representatives from Civil Society Organizations and Diaspora attending the Gender Audit Consultation Workshop held at the UN Headquarters, Gigiri, Nairobi from 6th to 8th September, 2010.

STATEMENT: 'To Make Change We Must Empower Women - Only Then Can We Claim Real Progress,' Says Secretary-General, In Message to Brussels Conference

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message to the Conference on Ensuring Women's Participation in Peace and Security, delivered by Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, in Brussels, 9 September:

CONFERENCE FOLLOW-UP: Women, Peace and Security Seminar Highlights Women's Contributions to Peacebuilding

The United Nations University (UNU) hosted a seminar entitled "Women Making Peace: Where Are We Now? Maximizing the Impact of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, 10 Years On" on September 8, assessing global progress toward implementation of the groundbreaking resolution which calls for increased recognition of and support for the role of women in prevention and resolution of conflict.

SPEECH: Catherine Ashton on Women, Peace and Security

Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission

Palais d'Egmont, Brussels, 9 Septembrer 2010

Your Royal Highness, Ladies and Gentlemen,

CONFERENCE FOLLOW-UP: 10 years after UN SCR 1325 : Conflict Prevention Mechanisms

On 2 September 2010, Mary Robinson[1], Bineta Diop[2] and Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda[3] critically discussed the concept of conflict prevention under Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325, and the local, national, regional and, international mechanisms which should be linked with prevention strategies.

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