http://womenpeacesecurity.org/ en kmader@womenpeacesecurity.org Copyright 2012 2012-05-04T20:51:08+00:00 http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_May2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_May2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-05-04T20:51:08+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_April2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_April2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-04-02T20:33:59+00:00 pdf The NGOWG conducts ongoing analysis of all UN Security Council outcome documents, and of relevant UN reports on country situations and thematic issues. This analysis is regularly made publicly available via the PeaceWomen Project's “Report Watch” initiative. New analysis is now available on the recent Secretary-General’s reports regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Timor-Leste, and on Conflict-Related sexual violence. View Full Analysis [HTML] Homepage, News & Analysis 2012-04-01T16:06:50+00:00 pdf 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. Download March 2012 MAP in English [PDF] Download March 2012 MAP in Spanish [PDF] Homepage, Advocacy 2012-03-05T22:50:11+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf_NGOWGStatement-SVIC-Feb2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf_NGOWGStatement-SVIC-Feb2012.pdf We appreciate the ongoing work by numerous actors to combat violence against women. This includes the efforts of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. We welcome the analysis and recommendations in the latest Secretary-General’s Report on conflict-related sexual violence. As this report makes clear, sexual violence is often used as a weapon to torture, terrorize, and threaten peace. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-02-23T16:25:03+00:00 pdf For February, in which Togo has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Haiti, Somalia, Syria, and Timor-Leste. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security. Download February 2012 MAP in English [PDF] Download February 2012 in Spanish [PDF] Homepage, Advocacy 2012-02-03T19:23:39+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_January2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_January2012.pdf For January, in which South Africa has the Security Council presidency, the January MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Somalia, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security. Homepage, Advocacy 2011-12-22T00:23:54+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_December2011.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_December2011.pdf For December, in which the Russian Federation has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Burundi, Cyprus, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Golan Heights, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and West Africa. Homepage, Advocacy 2011-12-05T23:04:09+00:00 pdf For November, in which Portugal has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Myanmar, and Somalia. The November MAP also discusses key issues for the Council to consider in its discussion of Protection of Civilians. Download November 2011 MAP in English [PDF] Download November 2011 MAP in Spanish [PDF] Homepage, Advocacy 2011-11-04T16:49:05+00:00 pdf Statement made by the Ms. Orzala Ashraf, 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 October 2011. Full Statement - English [PDF] Full Statement - Spanish [PDF] Homepage, News & Analysis, Advocacy 2011-10-28T16:26:55+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-OpenLetter_1325Debate_October2011.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-OpenLetter_1325Debate_October2011.pdf On 28 October, Nigeria will host an Open Debate on Women Peace and Security, marking the 11th anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), with a focus on the theme, “Women’s Participation and Role in Conflict Prevention and Mediation”. This anniversary presents an opportunity for the Council and every UN Member State to take further action to ensure full implementation of SCR 1325 and all relevant Women, Peace and Security obligations. Homepage, Advocacy 2011-10-24T22:14:44+00:00 pdf For October, in which Nigeria has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Darfur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Israel / Palestine, Kosovo, Libya, Sudan, Syria and Timor-Leste. The October MAP also provides recommendations regarding the Council's expected discussion on the implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments in the context of the 11th anniversary of the adoption of SCR 1325 (2000). Download October 2011 MAP in English [PDF] Download October 2011 MAP in Arabic [PDF] Download October 2011 MAP in Japanese [PDF] Download October 2011 MAP in Spanish [PDF] Homepage, Advocacy 2011-10-05T11:57:02+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_September2011.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_September2011.pdf For September, in which Lebanon has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Syria. The September MAP also provides recommendations for the expected discussions on Preventive Diplomacy, and on the implementation of Women, Peace and Security commitments, including the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Homepage, Advocacy 2011-09-02T21:12:16+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-OpenLetter_Mediation_Aug2011.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-OpenLetter_Mediation_Aug2011.pdf The NGOWG has sent a letter to all UN Member State Missions suggesting they emphasize the important role of women in mediation in their statements at the General Debate at this year’s General Assembly. Member States were encouraged to emphasize the importance of ensuring women's rights are embedded within peace agreements, as well as within guidelines and good practice regarding mediation. Additionally, Member States are encouraged to emphasize the central role women can play in all prevention efforts, and the need to support and promote women’s participation in all these efforts. Homepage, Advocacy 2011-08-30T19:49:57+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_August2011.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_August2011.pdf The NGOWG has released the August 2011 Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For August, in which India has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Libya, Sudan and South Sudan. The August MAP also provides recommendations regarding the Council's expected discussion of Peacekeeping, and on necessary steps in the Council's implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments. Homepage, Advocacy 2011-07-31T07:24:53+00:00 pdf