Advocacy
“The fragility of peace in my country exacerbates the security challenges for us women and the overall feeling that women are at the edge of the world.”
—Barbara Bangura, National Coordinator, Grassroots Empowerment for Self Reliance, Sierra Leone, in a Statement at the Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on the Role of Women in Peace Consolidation. October 2006.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: February 2012
3 February 2012
For February, in which Togo has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Haiti, Somalia, Syria, and Timor-Leste. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: January 2012
21 December 2011
For January, in which South Africa has the Security Council presidency, the January MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Somalia, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2011
5 December 2011
For December, in which the Russian Federation has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Burundi, Cyprus, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Golan Heights, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and West Africa.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: November 2011
4 November 2011
For November, in which Portugal has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Myanmar, and Somalia. The November MAP also discusses key issues for the Council to consider in its discussion of Protection of Civilians.
Download November 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
Download November 2011 MAP in Spanish [PDF]
Statement by Ms. Orzala Ashraf at UN Security Council open debate on Women, Peace and Security
28 October 2011
Statement made by the Ms. Orzala Ashraf, on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security at the UN Security Council open debate on women, peace and security on 28 October 2011.
Full Statement - English [PDF]
Full Statement - Spanish [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: October 2011
5 October 2011
For October, in which Nigeria has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Darfur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Israel / Palestine, Kosovo, Libya, Sudan, Syria and Timor-Leste. The October MAP also provides recommendations regarding the Council's expected discussion on the implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments in the context of the 11th anniversary of the adoption of SCR 1325 (2000).
Download October 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
Download October 2011 MAP in Arabic [PDF]
Download October 2011 MAP in Japanese [PDF]
Download October 2011 MAP in Spanish [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2011
2 September 2011
For September, in which Lebanon has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Syria. The September MAP also provides recommendations for the expected discussions on Preventive Diplomacy, and on the implementation of Women, Peace and Security commitments, including the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Download September 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
Open Letter to Member States of the United Nations: Recommendations on the 66th Session of the General Assembly
30 August 2011
The NGOWG has sent a letter to all UN Member State Missions suggesting they emphasize the important role of women in mediation in their statements at the General Debate at this year’s General Assembly. Member States were encouraged to emphasize the importance of ensuring women's rights are embedded within peace agreements, as well as within guidelines and good practice regarding mediation. Additionally, Member States are encouraged to emphasize the central role women can play in all prevention efforts, and the need to support and promote women’s participation in all these efforts.
Download Full Letter [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: August 2011
30 July 2011
The NGOWG has released the August 2011 Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For August, in which India has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Libya, Sudan and South Sudan. The August MAP also provides recommendations regarding the Council's expected discussion of Peacekeeping, and on necessary steps in the Council's implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments.
Download August 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: July 2011
July 2011
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the July 2011 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For July, in which Germany has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Cote d'Ivoire, Sudan, South Sudan, West Africa and Sierra Leone. The July MAP also discusses current developments in the Council's implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments.
Download July 2011 MAP in Chinese - 中国 [PDF]
Download July 2011 MAP in Korean - 한국어 [PDF]
Download July 2011 MAP in Spanish - Español [PDF]
Arabic and French translations coming soon.
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