Mission
The NGOWG on Women, Peace and Security advocates for the equal and full participation of women in all efforts to create and maintain international peace and security. Formed in 2000 to call for a Security Council resolution on Women, Peace and Security, the NGOWG now focuses on implementation of all Security Council resolutions that address this issue. The NGOWG serves as a bridge between women’s human rights defenders working in conflict-affected situations and policy-makers at U.N. Headquarters.
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Mapping Women, Peace and Security in the UN Security Council: Report of the NGOWG Monthly Action Points for 2011-2012
“Promoting Women’s Participation in Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies: How Women Worldwide are Making and Building Peace” by GAPW, NGOWG and WILPF
Core Documents
- Analysis of UN Reports on Country Situations
- The NGOWG's ongoing analysis of the work of the Security Council is now available online through the PeaceWomen Project's Report Watch initiative.
- Security Council Resolution 1325
- Adopted 31 October 2000.
- Security Council Resolution 1820
- Adopted 19 June 2008.
- Security Council Resolution 1888
- Adopted 30 September 2009.
- Security Council Resolution 1889
- Adopted 5 October 2009.
- Security Council Resolution 1960
- Adopted 16 December 2010.
- SCR 1325 Checklist
- Checklist for integrating 1325 into Security Council resolutions.
- SCR 1325 in over 80 Languages
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: May 2013
3 May 2013
For May, in which Togo has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, the Central African region, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected discussions on Counterterrorism, and for the Council's ongoing work on women, peace and security.
Internship Opportunities with the NGOWG in Summer 2013 - Deadline Extended
26 April 2013
The NGOWG is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2013 internship program. For guidelines on what to include in the application, please click here.
Deadline for Summer 2013 applications is Sunday, 12 May 2013, however applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews could begin immediately, so please submit ASAP.
If you have any questions, please e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). No phone calls please.
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Statement by Ms. Saran Keita Diakite at UN Security Council open debate on Women, Peace and Security
17 April 2013
Statement made by the Ms. Saran Keita Diakite, on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security at the UN Security Council open debate on women, peace and security on 17 April 2013. The statement focused on several several key areas where progress on women, peace and security, and specifically combatting sexual violence in conflict, is essential, namely women’s participation and equality; prevention; response; accountability; and resourcing.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: April 2013
1 April 2013
For April, in which Rwanda has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Darfur / Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Kosovo, Mali, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected discussions on Conflict Prevention in Africa and on Sexual Violence in Conflict under the agenda item Women, Peace and Security.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: March 2013
1 March 2013
For March, in which the Russian Federation has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Sudan / South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations on Women, Peace and Security.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: February 2013
4 February 2013
For February, in which the Republic of Korea has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Guinea-Bissau, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mali, Syria, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on Women, Peace and Security, and on the expected debate on the Protection of Civilians.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: January 2013
21 December 2012
For January, in which Pakistan has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Central African Republic, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Sudan/Darfur, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on Women, Peace and Security, on the expected debates on Counterterrorism and Peacekeeping, and discussions on Rule of Law.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2012
5 December 2012
For December, in which Morocco has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Central African Region, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Golan Heights, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Somalia, Syria, and Timor-Leste. The MAP also provides recommendations on Women, Peace and Security and the expected open debate on peacebuilding.
Photo: UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
Statement by Ms. Bineta Diop at UN Security Council open debate on Women, Peace and Security
28 November 2012
Statement made by the Ms. Bineta Diop, on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security at the UN Security Council open debate on women, peace and security on 28 November 2012.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: November 2012
8 November 2012
For November, in which India has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Libya, Mali, the Middle East, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, Timor-Leste, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected debates on Women, Peace and Security, on piracy, and on counterterrorism.
Mapping Women, Peace and Security in the UN Security Council: Report of the NGOWG Monthly Action Points for 2011-2012
26 October 2012
The UN Security Council has regularly requested that country reports and mandate renewals evaluate the level of protection and promotion of women’s human rights, as per resolutions 1325, 1820 (OP 9), 1888 (OP 11), 1889 (OP 5) and 1960 (OP 6, 13). The NGOWG “Mapping Women, Peace and Security in the UN Security Council” Report, covering the period 1st August 2011 – 31st July 2012, provides a qualitative assessment of these obligations.
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Download Full Report [PDF]
Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the UN: Recommendations on the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
23 October 2012
On 29 October, the UN Security Council will mark the 12th anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) by holding an Open Debate on Women and peace and security with a focus on, “The Role of Women’s Civil Society Organizations in Contributing to the Prevention and Resolution of Armed Conflict and Peacebuilding.” This debate is an opportunity for the Council and all Member States to take strong action on all women, peace and security obligations, and to redress gaps in implementation.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: October 2012
30 September 2012
For October, in which Guatemala has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, DRC, Darfur, Haiti, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the Rule of Law and Women, Peace and Security.
Member Organizations
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