2024

Statement by Ms. Wai Wai Nu at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security

President, Excellencies, civil society colleagues, I am honored to brief you at this year’s open debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). I am Wai Wai Nu, the Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Peace Network, advocating for peace and equality in Myanmar. The theme of today’s debate is welcome given the dire state of […]

UN Security Council Briefing on Libya by Hala Bugaighis

President, Excellencies, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you today. My name is Hala Bugaighis. I am a lawyer and a proud Libyan woman whose life was in Libya until I was compelled to leave to seek a peaceful life elsewhere. Today, I address you on behalf of the Libyan Women, Peace and Security […]

2024 Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in advance of the annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security

Dear Ambassadors, Ahead of this year’s annual open debate on women, peace and security (WPS), and one year before the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325 (2000), we write to you as civil society organizations dedicated to peace, women’s rights and gender equality to urge you to redouble your efforts to fulfill the highest ideals of […]

UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen by Linda Al Obahi

President, Excellencies, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you today. My name is Linda Al Obahi. I am a Senior Political Affairs and Mediation Adviser, representing the Peace Track Initiative (PTI) and the Women Solidarity Network. Our work focuses on supporting inclusive peacebuilding in Yemen and advocating for women’s rights. My statement today will […]

UN Security Council Briefing on Women, Peace and Security by Kholood Khair

President, Excellencies, civil society colleagues, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you today on the impact of transitions of UN peace operations on women’s rights and participation. My name is Kholood Khair and I’m the founder and director of Confluence Advisory, a think-and-do tank formerly based in Khartoum. I will focus my remarks on […]