The open debate to be held in July will focus on challenges and opportunities for preventative diplomacy. Council Members should support the systematic inclusion of women’s rights in all efforts for the maintenance of peace, and women’s equal participation and full involvement in decision-making with regard to conflict prevention and resolution. Specific entry points for the Council include:

• Strongly support women’s engagement in all levels of decision-making within key national processes, regional and subregional organizations;
• In advance of the upcoming African Union Peace and Security Council meeting, the Security Council should discuss how to strengthen its collaboration with regional efforts to meet women, peace and security obligations.

The open debate to be held in July will focus on challenges and opportunities for preventative diplomacy. Council Members should support the systematic inclusion of women’s rights in all efforts for the maintenance of peace, and women’s equal participation and full involvement in decision-making with regard to conflict prevention and resolution. Specific entry points for the Council include:

• Strongly support women’s engagement in all levels of decision-making within key national processes, regional and subregional organizations;
• In advance of the upcoming African Union Peace and Security Council meeting, the Security Council should discuss how to strengthen its collaboration with regional efforts to meet women, peace and security obligations.