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: United Nations Global Open Day for Wómen and Peace

By 25 June, 17 countries will have held their Open Day for Peace.Preparatory meetings for upcoming Open Days are also underwayworldwide.

VIDEO: Helping Women Survivors of War

A one-on-one interview with activist Zainab Salbi, head of Women for Women International. To watch the interview, please click here

ONLINE DIALOGUE: UN Resolution on Women, Peace and Security: Anniversary Worth Celebrating?

Donald Steinberg, Deputy President for Policy of International Crisis Group, is a board member of the Women's Refugee Commission and served on the UNIFEM executive director's advisory council. The opinions expressed are his own. -

INTERVIEW: Palestinian Member of Israeli Knesset Receives Death Threats After Surviving Israeli Raid on Gaza Aid Flotilla

Hanin Zoabi was aboard the Mavi Marmara, the lead ship in the flotilla where all nine activists were killed, and she witnessed some of them bleed to death. When she returned to Israel to speak in the Knesset, she was verbally assaulted by parliament members for her participation in the flotilla.

MEDIA: Security: What Is It?

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom asks you to re-define security.

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Women, Peace and Human Security Action Plan

We the participants of femLINKPACIFIC's “Peace Talks” consultation and training programme, convened at the Nadi Town Council Chambers (May 24 – 28, 2010) having met during the week of the International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament (May 24) as representatives of the membership of women's civil society including Nadi Arya Samaj Women's Club, Nadi Muslim Women's League.

HIGHLIGHTS: UN Global Open Day for Women and Peace

By June 11th, 15 countries will have held their Open Day for Peace. Preparatory meetings for upcoming Open Days are also underway worldwide. This document includes highlights from Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kosovo, Sudan and Somalia.

STATEMENT: Women as Agents of Change: Advancing the Role of Women in Politics and Civil Society

Statement by Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight

Chairman Carnahan, Ranking Member Rohrabacher, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to testify.

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