Implementation

The Implementation theme focuses on the way UN system, Member States and other parties at all levels work to uphold their commitments to implementing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.

Within the UN, there are a variety of implementation mechanisms. For one, the Security Council has requested that the Secretary-General release an annual report on Women, Peace and Security and the achievements, gaps, and challenges of the implementation process. The establishment of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, now also provides an integrated institutional framework to assist Member States with implementing equality standards and the UN will be held accountable for its own commitments on gender equality.

Among Member States, National Action Plans (NAPs) are a key mechanism through which governments identify their inclusion and equality priorities and commit to action. Local and Regional Action Plans provide additional and complementary implementation mechanisms.

It is critical for the engagement of women and gender equality to be integrated into all aspects of development, diplomacy, peacekeeping and protection throughout local, national, and international systems.

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How can gender perspectives be introduced into a world of male researchers?

How can gender perspectives be introduced into a world of male researchers? .pdf

UN employs 40 women for peace, security in Plateau

UN employs 40 women for peace, security in Plateau.pdf

Women and War: Tackling global sexual violence in the age of Trump

Women and War- Tackling global sexual violence in the age of Trump .pdf

Kazakhstan, UNFPA discuss strengthening role of women in promoting peace and security in region

Kazakhstan, UNFPA discuss strengthening role of women in promoting peace and security in region .pdf

Concluding observations on the seventh periodic report of Turkey

Concluding observations on the seventh periodic report of Turkey.pdf

IEG 2242 July 2016 Meeting on Afghanistan

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Statement by Brazil

Extract: 

Many positive steps have been taken to implement the resolutions on women and peace and security. However, despite those efforts, women are still a minority in peace and security negotiations and in peacekeeping operations. Our challenge remains to fully implement the eight Council resolutions on women and peace and security, including the landmark resolution 1325 (2000).

Statement by Botswana

Extract: 

 Botswana supports the global efforts aimed at addressing challenges to the women and peace and security agenda, including increasing women’s representation, leadership and empowerment in all facets of peacebuilding, security and humanitarian action. We also recognize the critical importance of gender equality and mainstreaming in national development plans and in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Statement by Botswana

Extract: 

 Botswana welcomes the annual open debate on women and peace and security, as convened by this body since 2000. Through these debates, Member States and civil society organizations have been given the opportunity to discuss various themes aimed at enhancing women’s participation in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and decision-making in matters related to international peace and security.

Statement by Belgium

Extract: 

It is indeed a matter that concerns us all. Our priority can now be summed up in three words: implementation, implementation, implementation. Today’s debate focuses quite rightly on progress achieved in implementing the commitments undertaken by Member States, regional organizations and the United Nations in the high-level review of women and peace and security in October 2015.

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