Resources

Security and Peacebuilding

Through our education and advocacy work in the area of women security and peacebuilding, the UU-UNO further strengthens its connection to the work of the United Nations. Our women’s rights initiative focuses on upholding the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDG). By calling for action to increase women’s global security and their role in peacekeeping efforts we support United Nations MDG #3 : “To promote gender equality and empower women” Read more about MDG 3 here.

Resolution 1325

On October 31, 2000, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. The adoption of Resolution 1325 was a historic and important event. It marks the first time the Security Council addressed the unique impact of armed conflict on women and recognized the need for the contribution of women in peace-keeping and post-conflict peace-building activities. This was an important step for including women in measures to improve security, promote peace and have their voices heard!

Click here for full PDF Version of 1325

Resolution 1820 (2008) -ending sexual violence and impunity-

calls for an end to widespread conflict-related sexual violence and for accountability in order to end impunity. Resolution 1888 (2009) focuses on strengthening leadership, expertise and other institutional capacities within the United Nations and in member states to help put an end to conflict-related sexual violence. [1]

Resolution 1960 -Provide an accountability system-

mandates the Secretary-General to list those parties credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of sexual violence in situations on the Council’s agenda. Relevant sanctions committees will be briefed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and may take action against listed parties. SCR 1960 also calls for the establishment of monitoring, analysis, and reporting arrangements specific to conflict-related sexual violence.[1]

[1] http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/unsc_resolutions08.htm

Sample National Action Plans (NAP) for implementation of 1325

Case studies on the role of women in peacebuilding

NGO Working Group on Women Peace and Security- UN Security Council Action Points

CEDAW

For the official United Nations website on CEDAW, please click here. For the United States website on CEDAW, please click here.

Please click here for a CEDAW Fact Sheet which you can distribute.

Please click here to download a PDF listing the organizations in support of CEDAW.

Read the UU Action of Immediate Witness to CEDAW from 2007, here.

Learn how women all around the globe utilize the principles of CEDAW as an advocacy tool for empowerment and positive change. Read about CEDAW success stories.

More success stories from Morocco, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Hungary, Kenya and Mexico

CEDAW Timeline