Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on them: NGO Summary Report for the Universal periodic Review of Syria

“Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on them: NGO Summary Report for the Universal periodic Review of Syria” is a report conducted by The Women’s international League of Peace and Freedom (WILPF) conducted research with grassroots Syrian women’s organisations and is part of a long-term commitment by WILPF to the Syrian cause.

Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on them: NGO Summary Report for the Universal periodic Review of Syria

“Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on them: NGO Summary Report for the Universal periodic Review of Syria” is a report conducted by The Women’s international League of Peace and Freedom (WILPF) conducted research with grassroots Syrian women’s organisations and is part of a long-term commitment by WILPF to the Syrian cause.

 

EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS AND THE RIGHT TO HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ADEQUATE HOUSING: EXTRATERRITORIAL OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCE UNDER CESCR

WILPF developed a shadow report to the CESCR 58th session regarding France's sale of explosive weapons, specifically to Saudi Arabia.

This report makes the case that international exports of arms and arms licences can give rise to an extraterritorial responsibility for human rights violations.  If these violations could have been expected, then the exporting state has an obligation to refuse the sale.

Weapons and Gender: Preventing gender-based violence and promoting equality through implementation of the ATT and UNPOA

On 6 June, The Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom, launched a report, “Preventing Gender Based Violence Through Arms Control” as a side event to the Sixth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS6). The report discusses tools and guidelines for effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (UNPoA) provisions related to gender-based violence.

MONTHLY ACTION POINTS (MAP) FOR THE SECURITY COUNCIL: JUNE 2016

For June, in which France has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, and Sudan (Darfur). The MAP also provides recommendations on protection of civilians and women, peace and security. 

FINAL REPORT OF THE PANEL OF EXPERTS ON SOUTH SUDAN ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2206 (2015) (S/2016/70)

The report was provided to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan on 24 December 2015 and was considered by the Committee on 14 January 2016. 

The WPS Analysis is forthcoming.

WILPF proposals for committed policies with the women, peace and security agenda (Spain)

Spain will be holding new elections as of June 26, 2016, after political parties failed to reached an agreement to form government after the December 20, 2015 elections. WILPF Spain is currently calling on all political parties standing for the elections to fully implement UNSCR 1325. 

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