Say NO to sexual violence in conflict and make Security Council resolution 1325 a reality now

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325  on Women, Peace and Security Resolution was unanimously passed on 31 October 2000. It is one of the most important international mandates covering the full and equal participation of women in all peace and security initiatives, as well as the mainstreaming of gender issues in the context of armed conflict, peacebuilding and reconstruction processes. The Resolution represented the first time that the Council formally recognized the distinct roles and experiences of women in different phases of conflict, its resolution and its long-term management. Further, the Resolution emphasized that incorporating women leads to more effective and practical security policies and activities.

Since Resolution 1325 was passed, there has been only limited progress in its implementation. To date, sixteen countries have produced National Action Plans (NAPs) implementing the resolution: Austria, Belgium, Chile, Cote D’Ivoire, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Liberia, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Uganda, and the United Kingdom

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