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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Women’s Major Group High-Level Political Forum Position Paper

HLPF_WMG_Paper_2017_final1.pdf

Mena Day: A Space For Feminist Leaders From The Middle East And North Africa To Redefine Meaningful Participation

This initiative is called MENA day when WILPF brought feminist leaders and social and political activists from 8 countries in the Middle East and North Africa together in Geneva, providing them with a space to share information and exchange experiences on Women, Peace and Security.

MENA Day: A Space For Feminist Leaders From The Middle East And North Africa To Redefine Meaningful Participation

Mena Day A Space For Feminist Leaders From The Middle East And North Africa To Redefine Meaningful Participation.pdf

“It Is Time To Rebel. It Is Time To Reframe. It Is Time To Resist. It Is Time To Reclaim The Un,” Said The Participants Of A Major Convening That Gathered Together Women-Led Civil Society From Around The World

This initiative occurred in Geneva from the 26-28 April 2017 with over 150 leading women’s rights and peace activists from around the world to analyse and review how the principles of the UN itself can be reclaimed. The conclusions included that as a peaceful organisation, the UN must move from managing conflicts to addressing root causes of instability, contributing to building “sustainable feminist peace” with women at the forefront.

“It Is Time To Rebel. It Is Time To Reframe. It Is Time To Resist. It Is Time To Reclaim The Un,” Said The Participants Of A Major Convening That Gathered Together Women-Led Civil Society From Around The World.

“It Is Time To Rebel..pdf

The Intercultural Innovation Award

This initiative is an award for any innovative grassroots project that encourages intercultural dialogue and cooperation. Any eligible organizations should apply by 31 May 2017 at 5 p.m. EST.  

Download the initiative below, or read the original by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group here. 
 

The Intercultural Innovation Award

IIA-2017-Application-Guidelines-EN.pdf

Reverse The Tide Of War!

This initiative is a gathering of anti-war and social justice activists, organizations, networks and movements from different countries, which will take place on August 5 – 7, 2017 at the University of Torontoin Canada. The gathering will including forums, discussions, and lessons on how to organize workhops.

Reverse The Tide Of War!

Reverse the tide of war!.pdf

Report Of The Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence S/2017/249

N1708433 (1).pdf

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