| Summary |
| Title |
Resolution 1325 (on Women, Peace and Security) |
| Author |
United Nations (UN) Security Council |
| Publication Date |
October2000 |
| Publisher |
United Nations |
| Summary |
In October of 2000, the UN Security Council held
a debate on Women, Peace and Security, passing Security Council Resolution
1325 on October 31st. Among other things the Resolution recognises
that an understanding of the impact of armed conflict on women and
girls, and effective institutional arrangements to guarantee their
protection and full participation in the peace process, can significantly
contribute to the maintenance and promotion of international peace
and security. The UN calls on all parties involved in conflict and
peace processes to adopt a gender perspective. This will include supporting
local women"s peace initiatives and indigenous processes for conflict
resolution. This resolution is the most comprehensive commitment to
recognising not only women"s rights as human rights in armed conflict,
but women"s engagement in non-traditional roles as active peace-builders
and aggressors. If ratified, implemented and enforced by member states,
it will be a significant contribution to mainstreaming gender into
institutions concerned with armed conflict. The NGO Working Group
on Women, Peace and Security is working to raise the visibility of
resolution 1325 and ensure its implementation.
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