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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Shahrazad Services Center for Women Human Rights Defenders, Sees the Light in Baghdad

Women Human Rights Defenders in Iraq, including female journalists, unionists and activists work with human rights organizations, contribute with a significant role in the development of human rights in Iraq. However, at the same time they are exposed to the risks more than these exposed by their male counterparts.

Shahrazad Services Center for Women Human Rights Defenders, Sees the Light in Baghdad

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Report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2016/447).

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Implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014) and 2258 (2015) (S/2016/460).

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Statement of the PBC; May 24, 2016

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In our commitment, we will continue to strengthen national ownership and leadership in our engagement, because we are convinced that the responsibility for sustaining peace is shared between the Government and all national stakeholders, including youth, women and civil society.

Statement of the PeaceBuilding Commission at the Open Debate on United Nations-African Union peace and security cooperation; May 24, 2016

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Presidential Statement on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security (May 24).

S/PRST/2016/8:

“The Security Council recalls its previous relevant resolutions and statements of its President which underscore the importance of developing effective partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant statutes of the regional organizations.

Removing barriers to women in the Ukrainian armed forces

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South Sudan Women Demand Role in Transitional Government

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