PeaceWomen Speak Local Campaign
The aim of the Speak Local Campaign is to translate Security Council Resolution 1325 and 1820 into local languages around the globe in order to make the resolutions accessible to local communities.

The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the August 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For August, in which Russia has the Security Council Presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations such as Iraq, Guinea, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, and Liberia.

On July 2, 2010 the General Assembly voted unanimously to create a dynamic new entity called UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).

The 10th anniversary of SCR 1325 provides a unique opportunity to improve the implementation of the women, peace and security frameworks to refocus the agenda on improving the real security and lives of women around the world. With the 10th Anniversary of 1325 gaining momentum for this coming October, PeaceWomen.org has created a section 1325+10 on our website.

The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the July 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For July, in which Nigeria has the Security Council Presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations such as Burundi, Darfur, Kyrgyzstan, and Somalia.

Summary of S.C Debate on Children and Armed Conflict
June 16, 2010

As the 10th Anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325 approaches in October 2010, the need to make women, peace and security resolutions accessible and relevant to women on the ground is more urgent than ever. The translation and dissemination of SCR 1325 and SCR 1820 are important tools for local ownership and awareness.