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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16 Days of Activism against gender based violence. Take Action Kit

16 Days of Activism against gender based violence. Take Action Kit_ENG.pdf

Statement from WomanSG on the UN's Selection of Wonder Woman Cartoon Representing Gender Equality

An open letter to Our Nation from 100 women of color leaders

An open letter to Our Nation from 100 women of color leaders. 

Read or download the letter below, or to take the pledge and stand with all women, find the original here

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Call for a feminist UN Secretary-General!

Call for a feminist UN Secretary-General!.pdf

An open letter to Our Nation from 100 women of color leaders

An open letter to Our Nation from 100 women of color leaders.pdf

Wonder Woman announced as UN ambassador amid staff protest

Wonder Woman announced as UN ambassador amid staff protest.pdf

Madeleine Rees on the US Election

Article by WILPF Secretary General Madeleine Rees on the US Presidential Election

Read or download the article below or find the original here

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Madeleine Rees on the US Election

Madeleine Rees on the US Election.pdf

Statement by Brazil

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 Women should play a crucial role in bolstering conflict prevention. In the short-term, they can lead efforts aimed at promoting pre-emptive dialogue and early warning systems. In the long-term, they can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the causes and contribute to solutions to conflict.

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