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 of Ireland at the UNGA72

Statement of Canada at the UNGA72

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Women/Violence: “And for far too many Indigenous women, life in Canada includes threats of violence so frequent and severe that Amnesty International has called it “a human rights crisis.””

SDGs: “Many will sound familiar to you, because they are closely aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals – goals that apply to all of our countries, without exception.”

Statement of Canada at the UNGA72

Statement of Gabon at the UNGA72

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Quotes/References to disarmament:

 

Militarism: The military response cannot be exclusive.

 

Statement of Azerbaijan at the UNGA72

Statement of Sri Lanka at the UNGA72

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Gender Equality: "The world has recognized the need to ensure the rights of women. However, there are still countries and societies, where women are not treated equally. In my country, more that 52% of the population are women. New changes in our Constitution protect the rights of women. New measures include the legislation that makes it mandatory that a minimum of 25% candidates at elections should be women."

Statement of Sri Lanka at the UNGA72

Statement of Iraq to the UNGA72

United Nations Security Council Resolution 2379

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