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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Briefing on the Global Thematic Consultation on Governance and the Post-2015 Development Framework

From October 2012 through March 2013, the Post-2015 Governance consultation provided a platform to discuss governance and accountability bottlenecks in the context of the MDGs.

Gender Equality and Women's Rights. Key for Success of Sustainable Development Goals Post 2015

This side event will look at the key priorities for SDG's regarding gender equality and women's rights including SRHR, conflict and violence and the intersection of systemic issues that create pervasive gender inequalities, particularly in the informal work economy and the unpaid care economy.

Lunch Discussion on Ways to Promote the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 2122 and Women's Full and Equal Participation

One of the four main pillars of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 calls for increased participation of women at all levels of decision-making. The crucial role of women as peace makers and mediators has been acknowledged on numerous occasions - nevertheless, they remain underrepresented, are missing at negotiating tables, continue to be excluded from peace making processes and their interests are often neglected in peace agreements.

Arab Spring or Arab Autumn: Women's Political Participation in the Arab Uprisings

ARAB SPRING OR ARAB AUTUMN: WOMEN'S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN THE ARAB UPRISINGS

Date: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Washington, DC
Sponsor: the Wilson Center

Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Session 58

The 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 21 March 2014. The theme will be "Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls".

Invitation: Voices from Syria Event

INVITATION
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations H.E. Mr. Geir O. Pedersen is pleased to invite you to
Voices from Syria

Women's Participation and WPS Accountability in Syria: Geneva II Peace Negotiations and Beyond

This side event creates a forum for member state and civil society stakeholders to learn more about women's experiences in the Syrian conflict and recommendations for transition, accountability and peace. The representatives of Syria civil society will speak about what can be done to realize the objectives of resolution 2122 (2013) and the wider Women Peace Security agenda in the Syrian context.

Effective Implementation of SCR 1325: Gender Equality in Peace and Security

UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325) recognizes that international peace and security is intrinsically linked to equality between men and women, and it also champions women's inclusion in all aspects of international security decision-making.

Accountability: an Essential Element of the WPS Agenda

In this lecture, Navi Pillay, High Commissioner for Human Rights, will highlight the importance of accountability for an effective implementation of the women, peace and security agenda and will outline challenges and promising practices concerning the integration of a gender perspective in criminal prosecution, reparations, truth and reconciliation commissions and institutional reforms.

Taking UNSCR 1325 to the Next Level: Gender Peace and Security

The Women Peacemakers Program (WPP), in cooperation with Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) and Conciliation Resources, is proud to invite you to the following event, hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands:

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