http://womenpeacesecurity.org/ en kmader@womenpeacesecurity.org Copyright 2013 2013-05-03T22:53:30+00:00 http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_May2013.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_May2013.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2013-05-03T22:53:30+00:00 pdf 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 internships@womenpeacesecurity.org. No phone calls please. Homepage 2013-04-26T17:22:50+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-Statement_OpenDebateWPS_April2013_ENG.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-Statement_OpenDebateWPS_April2013_ENG.pdf 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. Homepage, News & Analysis 2013-04-17T17:55:07+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_April2013.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_April2013.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2013-04-01T22:50:57+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_March2013.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_March2013.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2013-03-01T22:33:10+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_February2013.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_February2013.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2013-02-04T23:38:57+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_January2013.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_January2013.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-12-21T23:40:14+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_December2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_December2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-12-05T13:46:26+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-Statement_OpenDebateWPS_Nov2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-Statement_OpenDebateWPS_Nov2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-11-28T19:39:43+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_November2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_November2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-11-08T23:14:13+00:00 pdf 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. Download Executive Summary [PDF] Download Full Report [PDF] Homepage, Publications 2012-10-26T22:27:42+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-OpenLetter_WPS2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-OpenLetter_WPS2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-10-23T14:15:10+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_October2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_October2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-09-30T14:51:02+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_September2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_September2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-08-31T22:00:09+00:00 pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_August2012.pdf http://womenpeacesecurity.org/media/pdf-MAP_August2012.pdf 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. Homepage, Advocacy 2012-07-31T22:10:19+00:00 pdf