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Women and Armed Conflict
An environment that maintains world peace and promotes and protects human rights, democracy and the peaceful settlement of disputes, in accordance with the principles of non-threat or use of force against territorial integrity or political independence and of respect for sovereignty as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations, is an important factor for the advancement of women.
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Security Council resolution 1889 (2009)
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Through the unanimous adoption of resolution 1889 (2009), the Security Council reaffirmes its landmark 2000 resolution 1325 on “women and peace and security”, and condemnes continuing sexual violence against women in conflict and post-conflict situations. It urges Member States, United Nations bodies, donors and civil society to ensure that women’s protection and empowerment is taken into account during post-conflict needs assessment and planning, and factored into subsequent funding and programming. UN Security Council, 2009
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Security Council resolution 1888 (2009)
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Security Council resolution 1888 (2009), adopted on 30 September 2009, mandates peacekeeping missions to protect women,
girls from sexual violence in armed conflict. UN Security Council, 2009
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UN TV: UN / WOMEN PEACE AND SECURITY (02:57)
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The Security Council unanimously approved a resolution demanding that all parties to armed conflict immediately take appropriate measures to protect civilians, including women and children, from all forms of sexual violence. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that violence against women is, "not cultural but criminal." UN TV online video (02:57), 2009
- Security Council resolution 1820 (2008) on sexual violence during wars
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Adopted on 19 June 2008
- Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security
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Adopted on 31 October 2000
- UN Secretary-General: Women, Peace and Security
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Study coordinated by OSAGI and submitted by the Secretary General in 2002 in response to Security Council resolution 1325 [ PDF ]
- Women and Peace and Security: Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325
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WomenWatch special feature on women and peace and security and the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325, including fact sheets; webcasts; calendar of events; links to official documents and statements; publications; and background information.
STOP RAPE NOW - UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict
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UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) unites the work of 12 UN entities to prevent all forms of gender based violence, including sexual violence in conflict. It is a concerted effort by the UN to improve coordination and accountability, amplify programming and advocacy, and support national efforts to prevent sexual violence and respond effectively to the needs of survivors.
- OSAGI: Implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security
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Information on resolution 1325 and anniversary events
- IANWGE: Task force on women, peace and security
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Information on activities of the task force, in particular Security Council resolution 1325 anniversary events
- UNIFEM: Portal on Women, Peace and Security
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Extensive collection of information and resources on women, peace and security issues, including Security Council resolution 1325
- The Gender Dimensions of Post-Conflict Reconstruction
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Subtitled "The Challenges in Development Aid", this research paper recommends that post-conflict reconstruction projects systematically address gender issues and promote gender equality to make peace work. UNU, 2006
- The Impact of Conflict on Women and Girls in West and Central Africa and the UNICEF response (UNICEF, February 2005)
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This first-of-its-kind study by UNICEF on the situation of war-affected girls and women in the region highlights innovative programmes being implemented with partners to address the impact of conflict, and recommends how UNICEF can more proactively champion the rights of girls - particularly adolescent girls.
- Online Discussion: Women and Armed Conflict
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From October 2004 to January 2005, WomenWatch hosted a series of online discussions on the Platform's critical areas of concern and other important issues to provide input into the review and appraisal of the Bejing Declaration and Platform for Action. All postings and background notes are available for reading as archived online discussion.
- UNIFEM: Women, War, Peace
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Independent expert assessment of the impact of armed conflict on women and women’s role in peace building, publication, 2002
- UNIFEM: Women, Peace and Security
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Information on UNIFEM’s assistance to women in conflict situations and support for their participation in peace processes.
- OSAGI: Enhancing the role of women in electoral processes in post-conflict countries
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Information on expert group meeting, January 2004
- DESA/DAW: Peace agreements as a means of ensuring gender equality and ensuring participation of women – a framework of model provisions
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Information on an Expert Group Meeting jointly organized by DAW, OSAGI and DPA, 10-13 November 2003
- IANWGE/OECD/DAC Network on Gender Equality: Gender and post-conflict reconstruction: lessons learned from Afghanistan
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Joint workshop, July 2003
- UNODA: Gender perspectives on disarmament
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Includes fact sheets on linkages between gender and various disarmament issues, 2002
- DPKO: Mainstreaming a gender perspective in multidimensional peace operations
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Publication and guidelines, 2000 [ PDF ]
- FAO: Gender and Emergency Situations
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Information on the important role of gender issues in ensuring food security in emergencies, including armed conflict.
- OCHA: Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts: Women and War
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Information and resource collection
- UNICEF: Gender and Peacekeeping Training Module
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- OCHA/RELIEFWEB: Training Materials on Gender
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