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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UNITED STATES: U.S. Moves to Fulfill U.N. Resolution on Women, Peace, and Security

USAID is playing a central role as the United States crafts a strategy to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which lays out a broad set of approaches designed to empower women in conflict-affected nations.

KAZAKHSTAN: Kazakhstan Seeks Increased Role for Women in Politics

Kazakhstan's authorities will formulate a five-year plan paving the way for women to be given a broader role in the nation's political life, President Nursultan Nazarbayev has told a meeting of prominent women.

NEPAL: Women's Rights Status in Nepal: Reasons to be Frustrated About

As we enter the second century of celebrations to mark March 8 as the International Women's Day (IWD), my mind questions: So what has changed for women globally and in Nepal? What are some of the key markers of women's progress and empowerment?

SRI LANKA: Women Have Played an Exemplary Role in Developing Sri Lanka

Today is the International Women's Day. The origin of this day, dates back to the year 1857 in which the employees of a garment factory in New York staged protest against its administration.

MIDDLE EAST/NORTHERN AFRICA: New Regimes Need Women's Voices

Nawara Belal dreamt of an Egypt where men and women stood side-by-side. Last month, she lived that dream in Tahrir Square.

"In moments of happiness, we had our total right to dance or sing or hug each other and men," she told us, recalling the pro-democracy protests. "In moments of fear or disappointment, we were not excluded."

AFRICA: Women's Involvement in African Politics Vital to Protecting Their Rights

Female representation in government and legislative bodies in sub-Saharan Africa is growing but more women must take political leadership roles in their countries to ensure that laws and conventions protecting their rights are implemented, according to civil society groups.

SIERRA LEONE: In Sierra Leone, As They Commemorate International Women's Day... Sierra Leone Women Renew Call for 30% Quota

Women in Sierra Leone will today, Tuesday 8th March 2011, join their counterparts the world over to commemorate the International Women's Day.

Various women's groups in the country have lined up series of events including seminars, processions, radio and television programs, and social events to mark the all-important day.

BOSNIA & HERTZEGOVINA: OSCE Mission To Bosnia And Herzegovina Calls For Better Implementation Of Gender Equality Law On International Women's Day

The Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Vadim Kuznetsov, called for better implementation of the country's gender equality law in a statement released to mark today's 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day.

NEPAL: Nepal Commits to Post-Conflict Support and Participation

The United Nations Security Council, in resolutions 1325 and 1820, recognized that women and girls need protection and support during and following all conflicts, and called for women's full participation in peacebuilding.

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