The PeaceWomen Advocacy Section is a space to share PeaceWomen’s work as an advocate for the implementation of SCR1325. PeaceWomen Project has over time developed this role and has engaged in many advocacy efforts to advance SCR1325, and the subsequent resolutions on women, peace and security. The PeaceWomen Project advocacy efforts include annual advocacy at the Commission on the Status of Women; advocacy and monitoring at the C34 General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations; monitoring and reporting on CEDAW sessions; monitoring of the General Assembly General Debates and the associated extraction and index compilation of all language on women and gender in statements made; advocacy in the formation and work of the Peacebuilding Commission; advocacy, monitoring and reporting on the Security Council’s annual Open Debate on women, peace and security including providing information on associated events and making all statements available and compiling a thematic index of these; and advocacy over the last two years towards reforming the UN’s gender equality structures and machinery.
The PeaceWomen Project’s added value in relation to many of these fora is that it draws further attention to the intersection of their agenda and women, peace and security issues. It serves to populate dialogue in the UN with 1325 issues through entry points and processes, which may not traditionally have been seen as relevant. This approach has been valuable in that it has been used as a creative way of overcoming some of the difficulties inherent in dealing with an instrument, which has no real international accountability, monitoring or reporting mechanism. These other fora and processes also offer the opportunity to link international advocacy with that taking place at the national level and to engage in two-pronged synergistic efforts.
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April 2, 2013
For April, in which Rwanda has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Darfur / Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Kosovo, Mali, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected discussions on Conflict Prevention in Africa, and on Sexual Violence in Conflict under the agenda item Women, Peace and Security.
14 June 2012
Sub-Region:
West Asia / Middle EastThe NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has issued a letter to the Security Council Permanent Representatives demanding immediate action to stop gross human rights abuses and acts of violence against civilians in Syria.
June 2012
Theme:
General Women, Peace and Security - General
Region:
INTERNATIONAL
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the June 2012 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council.
For June, in which China has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Syria, and West Africa. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected discussion on the Protection of Civilians.
December 2011
Theme:
General Women, Peace and Security,Country:
Burundi, Cyprus, Afghanistan, Cote d'Ivoire, Central African Republic, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Liberia, Lebanon, LibyaFor December, in which the Russian Federation has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Burundi, Cyprus, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Golan Heights, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and West Africa.
November 2011
Theme:
General Women, Peace and Security,Region:
INTERNATIONALPortugal's Support for Women, Peace, and Security in the Security Council: Portugal's stated priorities as an elected member of the Security Council include protection of civilians, emerging international peace and security challenges, and working methods of the UN Security Council. Portugal's relevant international obligations include: Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Ratified 5 February 2002); Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): (Ratified 30 July 1980); Optional Protocol (Ratified 26 April 2002). Portugal also has a National Action Plan on SCR 1325.
October 2011
Theme:
General Women, Peace and Security - General, DDRRR - General, Security Council Resolution 1325, Women Organizing for Peace
Sub-Region:
West Africa
The Nigeria Section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
(WILPF), a women's peace organization, writes this statement as Nigeria takes the
Presidency of the UN Security Council in October 2011 which will see Nigeria preside
over the annual Women, Peace and Security Open Debate. We would like to build on
this opportunity to link international and national efforts to advance women's rights
around the world and at home in Nigeria. Specific and immediate actions are needed in many countries including in Nigeria to prevent insecurity, promote equality and
protect women's rights. It is critical at this time that there is an increased focus on
conflict prevention and enhancing women's participation and role in peacemaking, as
called for in Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000).
September 2011
Theme:
General Women, Peace and Security,Region:
INTERNATIONALOn 28 October, Nigeria will host an Open Debate on Women Peace and Security, marking the 11th anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). This presents an opportunity for the Council and every UN Member State to take further action to ensure full implementation of SCR 1325 and all relevant Women, Peace and Security commitments. In particular, the Council should ensure that its resolutions, including mission mandates and renewals, consistently integrate and advance the Women Peace and Security agenda, with the full support of the UN system and all relevant UN Member States. The recommendations in the Secretary-General's
forthcoming report on Women Peace and Security should be taken forward; and Member States held to account for previous commitments they have made. The Council, UN system and Member States are strongly urged to agree to timetabled measures, in order to ensure in peace processes, the meaningful engagement of women and civil society and the inclusion of their concerns.
August 2011
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the August 2011 version of the Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For August, in which India has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Libya, Sudan and South Sudan. The August MAP also discusses ongoing issues regarding the implementation of all Women, Peace and Security commitments.
May 31, 2011
Theme:
General Women, Peace and Security,Country:
Afghanistan, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the June 2011 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For June, in which Gabon has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo,and Sudan. The June MAP also discusses current developments in the Council's implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments and the forthcoming report on Rule of Law.
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