Women, Peace and Security
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Tomorrow (8 July), the Security Council will convene for its annual open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Council president in July, has titled this year’s open debate “Honouring the promise of...
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In July, the Security Council will hold its annual open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). One of the signature events of the presidency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the open debate will be titled: “Honouring the promise of international law to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence”. The open debate will be chaired by the Prime Minister of the DRC, Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten and one or more civil society representatives are the anticipated briefers.
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Tomorrow (17 June), the Security Council will hold an open debate on women, peace and security (WPS) titled “Peace is decided with women: Emerging from conflict by enhancing their participation”. UN Women Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous and two women civil...
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In June, the Security Council will hold an open debate on women, peace and security (WPS) titled “Peace is decided with women: Emerging from conflict by enhancing their participation”. Building on Colombia’s national experience with conflict resolution, the open debate intends to stress the importance of women’s active participation in peace processes. This is one of the signature events of Colombia’s June presidency and will be held at ministerial level.
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On Monday (6 October), the Security Council will hold its annual open debate on women, peace and security (WPS). The expected briefers are UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Women Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous, and two women civil society representatives....
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In October, the Security Council will hold its annual open debate on women, peace and security (WPS). UN Secretary-General António Guterres and one or more civil society representatives are the anticipated briefers.
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Tomorrow (19 August), the Security Council will convene for its annual open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Panama, the Council president in August, has titled this year’s debate “Identifying innovative strategies to ensure access to life-saving services and protection...
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In August, the Security Council will hold its annual open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), which will be titled: “Identifying innovative strategies to ensure access to life-saving services and protection for survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones”. Amid escalating armed conflicts in which critical healthcare infrastructure is often destroyed or deliberately targeted by warring parties, it appears that Panama, the Council president in August, intends to focus the open debate on the need to ensure non-discriminatory access to quality multi-sectoral services for CRSV survivors. The open debate will also emphasise the importance of sustaining efforts to prevent, monitor and respond to CRSV in the aftermath of transitions and drawdowns of UN peace operations, including through support to community-based organisations and women human rights defenders. Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten and a woman civil society representative are the anticipated briefers. No formal product is expected.
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Our latest policy paper provides an analysis of the Security Council’s activities regarding the peace and security aspects of the Pact for the Future and presents recommendations for building upon its related action points. While not intended as an exhaustive analysis of the international peace and security aspects of the Pact, the paper focuses on key areas where the Council has been actively engaged or where there is potential for greater involvement. It also briefly references other relevant parts of the Pact where they intersect with the Council’s work. Further, it includes a discussion of climate, peace and security—a topic removed from the final version of the Pact but which remains a significant area of interest for many Council members due to its prominence during negotiations.
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On 3 December, the Security Council will hold an open briefing titled “Investing in the Transformative Power of Intergenerational Leadership on Women, Peace and Security” (WPS). This is one of the signature events of the US’ December presidency. Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo and one or more civil society representatives are the anticipated briefers. No outcome is expected.
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Tomorrow (24 October), the Security Council will hold its annual open debate on women, peace and security (WPS), which this year is titled “Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment”. One of the signature events of Switzerland’s October Council presidency,...
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In October, the Security Council will hold its annual open debate on women, peace and security (WPS), which will be titled: “Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment”. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Women Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous, and one or more civil society representatives are the anticipated briefers. The open debate will be chaired by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, and is one of the signature events of Switzerland’s presidency.
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Tomorrow morning (7 August), the Security Council will hold a briefing on “Sustaining women, peace and security commitments in the context of accelerated drawdown of peace operations”. Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and...
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In August, the Security Council will hold a briefing on “Sustaining Women, Peace and Security Commitments in the context of accelerated drawdown of peace operations”. Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, UN Women Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous, and a civil society representative are the anticipated briefers.
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On Tuesday (28 May), the Security Council will hold a debate titled “Maintenance of international peace and security: the role of women and young people”. One of the signature events of Mozambique’s May presidency, the meeting will be chaired by...
