Participation

The Participation theme focuses on women’s representation and participation in peace processes, electoral process – as both the candidate and voter – UN decision-making positions, and in the broader social-political sphere.

The Security Council acknowledges the need for strategies to increase women’s participation in all UN missions and appointments to high-level positions in SCR 1325(OP3) and 1889(OP4) and further emphasises the need for women’s participation in peacebuilding processes (1889). 

Specifically, it calls for the mobilisation of resources for advancing gender equality and empowering women (OP14), reporting on the progress of women’s participation in UN missions (OP18), equal access to education for women and girls in post-conflict societies (OP11), and the increase of women’s participation in political and economic decision-making (OP15). Until this language translates into action, the potential for women’s full and equal contribution to international peace and security will remain unrealized.

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Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2367 (2017) (S/2018/359)

S-2018-359 (Iraq).pdf

The Participation Of Syrian Women In Political Processes 2012–2016, Literature Review

syrian-women-in-political-processes-ktk.pdf

Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Morocco (Extract 3)

Extract: 

Thirdly, the participation of women in discussions on conflict prevention and resolution, the maintenance of peace and security and post-conflict peacebuilding must be facilitated, and the empowerment of women and their full and equal participation in decision-making must be supported.

Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Croatia (Extract 4)

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We also need to achieve greater progress in ensuring the adequate participation of women in peace talks. Peace accords that fail to include women in post-conflict governance often hinder their access to economic opportunities, justice and reparations.

Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: South Africa (Extract 6)

Extract: 

In conclusion, South Africa continues to prioritize the participation of women in peace and security processes, particularly through training programmes on mediation, dialogue and conflict resolution

Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Botswana (Extract 1)

Extract: 

In our quest for the empowerment of women in peace and security, we believe that efforts must be intensified in promoting women’s active and equal participation in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, transitional justice and security sector reform processes. In that regard, we strongly support the involvement of women in peace negotiations, peacebuilding and conflict prevention.

Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Mali (Extract 2)

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While it is essential that we maintain momentum in the fight against sexual violence, it is also important to stress the importance of building women’s capacities as part of the solution. Building women’s capacities and increasing their participation in decision-making bodies remains the cornerstone of any response in the areas of prevention and protection.

Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Slovenia (Extract 2)

Extract: 

Conflict-related sexual violence is not only a humanitarian or human rights issue, but a security issue as well. It impedes women in particular from participating in peace and political processes and in post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation. Preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence are important elements in efforts to empower women and achieve gender equality.

Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: African Union (Extract 2)

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Thirdly, building on earlier actions to move forward the implementation of commitments on the women and peace and security agenda, the AU Commission continues its efforts to enhance the agency of women in peace processes through support to women’s networks that strengthen the role and leadership of women in key paths to peace, security and development. Those include two major initiatives that I would like to mention.

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