UN Documents for Women, Peace and Security: Security Council Letters

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27 May 2016 S/2016/496 This was a concept note circulated by France ahead of the open debate on the annual report on conflict-related sexual violence.
7 March 2016 S/2016/219 This was a concept note circulated by Angola in preparation for the open debate on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa.
12 January 2016 S/2016/35 This was from Spain transmitting the ideas and proposals from participants at the October 2015 open debate on women, peace and security (S/PV.7533 and resumption 1).
1 October 2015 S/2015/749 This was a concept note circulated by Spain asking member states to focus their interventions at the annual open debate on how the international community can better deliver on women, peace and security commitments.
9 April 2015 S/2015/243 This was a concept note circulated by Jordan in preparation for the open debate on sexual violence in conflict.
16 January 2015 S/2015/32 This was a concept paper circulated by Chile for the open debate on the protection of civilians, with a particular focus on the protection challenges of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings.
10 October 2014 S/2014/731 This was a letter from Argentina circulating a concept note on the effects of displacement on women, including both refugees and internally displaced persons, to guide the annual open debate.
3 October 2013 S/2013/587 This letter transmitted the concept note on the women, rule of law and transitional justice in conflict-affected situations debate.
7 June 2013 S/2013/335 This was the UK's concept note for the open debate on women and peace and security: sexual violence in conflict.
18 October 2012 S/2012/774 Guatemala's concept note for the annual Women, Peace and Security debate, focusing on women's civil society organisations and their contribution to the prevention and resolution of armed conflict and peacebuilding.
20 October 2011 S/2011/654 This letter transmitted Nigeria's concept note outlining issues for the Council to consider ahead of the women, peace and security debate.
15 September 2011 S/2011/582 This was the letter requesting an extension for the Secretary-General to submit his next report on sexual violence until 31 January 2012.
3 August 2010 S/2010/417 The Council took note of the request contained in the letter of the Secretary-General that the time frame for the issuance of the women, peace and security report be extended
29 January 2010 S/2010/62 This was from the Secretary-General informing the Council of his intention to appoint Margot Wallström as his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict.
15 October 2008 S/2008/655 This was a letter from Chin attaching a concept paper for the Security Council meeting on "Women and peace and security", to be held on 29 October 2008.