PETITION: to Secretary of State Clinton on WPS

Source: 
Global Fund for Women
Duration: 
Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 19:00
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Initiative Type: 
Campaigns

Too often women and children bear the greatest brunt of war. Violence against women is repeatedly used to break and humiliate women, men and communities in conflict areas around the world.

On October 31, 2000 the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1325 on women and peace and security. But its implementation has been far too slow.

On this 10th anniversary we're asking Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the leadership of the United States in ensuring that peace processes around the world have the full participation of women at all stages. Women's innovative and courageous actions to demand accountability for human rights violations during conflict, their role in sustaining their communities, and the alternatives they create to address conflict, must be recognized.

Click here to sign the petition.