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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Letter: Women of Afghanistan need our support

October marks the 10-year anniversary since the start of UK military intervention in Afghanistan.

Whilst much news on Afghanistan centres on the potential withdrawal of military troops, I would like to draw readers' attention to another aspect of the Afghan conflict – women's forgotten role in building peace.

AFGHANISTAN: Candlelit Vigils in Solidarity with Afghan Women

In order to show solidarity with Afghan women's rights activists, groups in the UK and internationally are planning candlelit vigils on 31st October, the 11th anniversary of the signing of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which recognises the unique impact of conflict on women and the need for their inclusion in peace building.

CONFERENCE: Joint Women's Forum for Peace in Kashmir

The two-day Intra-Kashmir Women's conference that concluded in Gulmarg on Thursday sought an end to protracted conflict in the State and decided to set up a joint forum for peace comprising women from both sides of the Line of Control (LoC).

Bread Winner, Bread Maker

In a land torn apart by years of bitter conflict, the daily struggle to survive is an ongoing battle. Feeding the family is a constant challenge. UNTV travels to the occupied Palestinian territory to meet some inspirational women who are bringing hope to thousands.

Expert Group Meeting: Enabling Rural Women's Economic Empowerment: Institutions, Opportunities and Participation

In accordance with its multi-year programme of work for 2010-2014, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will consider ‘The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges' as its priority theme during its fifty-sixth session in 2012.

Engaging Boys and Men as Allies for Long-term Change

In individual households, in the workforce, and in local and national governments, male allies are critical to the sustainable empowerment of girls and women worldwide. From the classroom to the boardroom, girls and women require the support of enlightened males who not only affirm the inherent rights of their female colleagues, wives, sisters, and daughters, but also recognize the positive results they can bring to the bottom line.

PACIFIC: Suitcase Radio Successfully Installed

“Investing in young women through community radio station is investing is women's participation for peace and security, it is making “1325″ a reality” said Betty Blake, the President of Ma'afafine moe Famili as Tonga's first women-led …Nukualofa, Tonga
16 September 2011

PAKISTAN: Media Vows to Promote Working Women's Rights

Media in Pakistan has resolved to play a key role in empowering women and promoting their rights by improving their public profile through a fair and representative coverage of working women in the country. The media persons made this resolve in a discussion on ‘promotion of gender equality in the world of work' here Saturday, says a press release.

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