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 Security Council Mission to Colombia, 3-5 May 2017

The Security Council mission to Colombia, which Uruguay had the honour of co-leading with the United Kingdom, took place from 3 to 5 May.

Report of the Security Council Mission to Colombia, 3-5 May 2017

N1713917.pdf

Security Council Resolution 2382: Preamble

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Participation
Extract: 

Noting the increasing scope and reliance on police abilities in United Nations operations and welcoming ongoing efforts to attain specialized capacities, capabilities and technologies for United Nations Police Components, further noting the Policy for Formed Police Units in United Nations Peacekeeping and encouraging Member States to contribute well-trained and appropriately vetted men and women police personnel with appropriate language skills for formed police units (FPUs) with the full complement of agreed contingent-owned equipment,specialized police teams (SPTs) and individual police officers, as well as civilian experts, to effectively implement mandated tasks and facilitate the conditions for transitions and exits;

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Recognizing the indispensable role of women in United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions, including the critical role that women play in all peace and security efforts, including by providing diverse perspectives which can assist in building trust with local communities and stressing the need to increase their participation and leadership in decision-making in host-States with regard to policing and the rule of law,

Welcoming the efforts to incentivize greater numbers of women in military and police deployed and appointed to senior positions in United Nations peacekeeping operations, as both IPOs and as part of SPTs and FPUs, and efforts to review the obstacles preventing women’s recruitment and professional advancement; taking note in this regard of the Secretary-General’s System-wide Strategy on Gender Parity which tasks relevant United Nations entities, in consultation with Police - Contributing countries, to develop a separate, dedicated strategy on this matter,

Reaffirming its determination to pursue more prioritization when evaluating, mandating and reviewing United Nations peacekeeping operations, including through strengthening Triangular consultations with Troop and Police-Contributing Countries and the Secretariat, strengthening existing formal mechanisms, and underlining the shared responsibility for meaningful, inclusive, active and dynamic consultations, as well as enhancing its dialogue with host countries, with the aim of fully and successfully implementing peacekeeping mandates,

 

UN Member States, With Exceptions, Pay Lip Service To Women & Peacekeeping

UN Member States.pdf

Syria Women’s Roles: In Brief

Syria _ Council on Foreign Relations Interactives.pdf

First Conference Of The Syrian Women's Political Movement

This initiative describes the Syrian Women's Political Movement, its principles, work plan and participants. The Movement is looking at the current context in Syria, how to achieve a transition, and what a future Syria might look like. 

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First Conference Of The Syrian Women's Political Movement

171025 SWPM - Conference Outcomes & Participants EN.pdf

Women’s Struggle For Citizenship: Civil Society And Constitution Making After The Arab Uprisings

Womens-Struggle-for-Citizenship-2.pdf

Professor Jacqui True Monash ABC News Interview

WPS Interview.pdf

Security Council Open Debate on WPS Civil Society Speaker Statement 2017 - French

Statement by Ms. Charo Mina-Rojas French.pdf

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