The Security Council held an open debate on "Women, Peace and Security", on 24-25 October 2000, in the Security Council Chamber. This is the first time in history of the UN that the Security Council has devoted an entire session to a debate on women's experiences in conflict and post-conflict situations and their contributions to peace. The meeting was sponsored by Namibia, which holds the Presidency of the Security Council for the month of October.
Security Council resolution 1325 (adopted on 31 October)
Press Releases:
SC/6939 : SECURITY COUNCIL CONCLUDES OPEN DEBATE ON WOMEN AND PEACE AND SECURITY
Related links:
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
WomenWatch
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