Advocacy
“The fragility of peace in my country exacerbates the security challenges for us women and the overall feeling that women are at the edge of the world.”
—Barbara Bangura, National Coordinator, Grassroots Empowerment for Self Reliance, Sierra Leone, in a Statement at the Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on the Role of Women in Peace Consolidation. October 2006.
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.
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.
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.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2012
31 August 2012
For September, in which Germany has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: August 2012
31 July 2012
For August, in which the France has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Central African Region, Haiti, Lebanon, Middle East, and Sudan / South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.
Women, Peace and Security in Iraq
31 July 2012
The NGOWG on Women, Peace and Security recently hosted Ms. Hanaa Edwar and Ms. Raz Rasool, two NGO activists from Iraq, at UN Headquarters for a series of discussions with policy makers on issues of women, peace and security (SCR 1325). In meetings with Security Council members, Member States, United Nations representatives, and NGO advocates, Ms. Hanaa Edwar and Ms. Raz Rasool discussed key challenges facing women in Iraq. Ms. Edwar and Ms. Rasool made recommendations for the UN, the Security Council, and the international community to address these challenges, including in discussions on the expected renewal of the UNAMI mandate.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: July 2012
3 July 2012
For July, in which Colombia has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Iraq, South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.
Photo: Pirjo-Liisa Heikkilä / Mission of Finland to the UN
Women, Peace and Security in South Sudan
28 June 2012
The NGOWG on Women, Peace and Security recently hosted Ms. Margaret Mathiang and Ms. Julia Akur from the Republic of South Sudan at UN Headquarters for a series of discussions with policy makers on issues of women, peace and security (SCR 1325). In meetings with Security Council members, Member States, United Nations representatives, and NGO advocates, Ms. Mathiang and Ms. Akur discussed key challenges facing women in South Sudan, and made recommendations for the UN, the Security Council, and the international community to address these challenges, including in discussions on the expected renewal of the UNMISS mandate.
Photo: Mission of Finland to the UN
Women, Peace and Security and the MONUSCO Mandate Renewal
28 June 2012
The NGOWG on Women, Peace and Security recently hosted Josephine Ngalula Kabeya, the National President of the Forum de la Femme Ménagère (FORFEM), from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at UN Headquarters for a series of discussions with policy makers on the expected renewal of the MONUSCO mandate. In meetings with Security Council members, Member States, United Nations representatives, and NGO advocates, Ms. Ngalula Kabeya discussed key challenges facing women in the DRC, and made recommendations for the UN, the Security Council and international community on how to address these challenges.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: June 2012
4 June 2012
For June, in which the China has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, DRC, Libya, Syria, and West Africa. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected discussion on Protection of Civilians.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: May 2012
4 May 2012
For May, in which Azerbaijan has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in DRC, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected Security Council Mission to West Africa.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: April 2012
2 April 2012
For April, in which the United States has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Liberia, Myanmar, South Sudan, Syria, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected briefing to the Council on Women, Peace and Security.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: March 2012
5 March 2012
For March, in which the United Kingdom has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Haiti, Libya, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security, and the expected Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East.
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