Security Council Monthly Action Points (MAP)
In October, 2010, the international community will mark the 10th Anniversary of the adoption of 1325, the first Security Council Resolution on women, peace and security. Throughout the year leading up to this anniversary, the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security is producing Monthly Action Points, or MAPs, a series of recommendations that show how each United Nations Security Council President can provide leadership on, and how the Security Council as a whole can systematically meet its obligations to women in conflict.
Despite the recognition that women in conflict situations are powerful agents for peace and security in their communities, continued violence threatens the future of millions of women and their communities; women remain marginalized from formal decision-making processes; and gender considerations too rarely inform the policy and practice of the international community in conflict-affected areas.
By the 10th Anniversary of 1325 in October 2010, we need to see significant, concrete, and systematic improvement in the lives of women in conflict situations. Through the Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security – 1325, 1820, 1888 and 1889 – the Security Council and Member States are obliged to make that improvement.
The NGOWG on Women, Peace and Security has identified several key challenges to the full implementation of the women, peace and security agenda as: the need for strong, concerted leadership on women, peace and security; the need for a systematic approach to women, peace, and security issues; and the need for concrete monitoring of progress and gaps in implementation.
With these challenges in mind, the NGOWG MAP project provides monthly analysis and recommendations for the Security Council. Drawing on the expertise and research of the NGOWG membership, from November, 2009 through October, 2010 the MAP advocacy brief provides suggestions on how the Security Council can meaningfully engage on women, peace and security matters each month.
By addressing selected matters before the Council, we highlight how each Security Council President can provide leadership on women, peace and security, and we demonstrate how the Security Council as a whole can systematically meet its obligations to women in conflict.
The analysis in these monthly briefs is designed for Security Council members, and for the civil society organizations, Member States, and UN entities which are committed to addressing the rights and interests of women in conflict. The NGOWG ensures that the broad range of expertise of its membership and networks is available for additional analysis on key issue areas and country situations.
By holding the Security Council accountable to its commitments on women, peace and security, the MAP project aims to:
- Demonstrate how women, peace and security matters can be addressed in the regular work of the Council and of Member States
- Provide impetus for Member States and UN entities to build robust systems of accountability
- Catalyze significant positive change in the lives of women in conflict by the 10th Anniversary of SCR 1325
The NGOWG thanks Switzerland and Liechtenstein for their generous support of this project.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: July 2010
July 7 2010
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the July 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For July, in which Nigeria has the Security Council Presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations such as Burundi, Darfur, Kyrgyzstan, and Somalia. In addition, the MAP highlights the need for improved country reporting on women, peace and security; and indicates key women, peace and security aspects of the upcoming discussions on Protection of Civilians and Conflict prevention and settlement of disputes.
Download July 2010 MAP in Spanish [PDF]
Download July 2010 MAP in English [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: June 2010
June 1 2010
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the June 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For June, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations such as Afghanistan, Burundi, Guinea and Sudan. In addition, the MAP highlights the need for improved country reporting on women, peace and security; supports the upcoming Global Open Day for Women and Peace; and indicates the importance of upcoming discussions on Children and Armed Conflict.
Download June 2010 MAP in Spanish [PDF]
Download June 2010 MAP in English [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: May 2010
April 28 2010
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the May 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For May, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations, such as Afghanistan, Chad/Central African Republic; Cote d'Ivoire; Iraq; Democratic Republic of Congo; Nepal, and Somalia. In addition, we look forward to the Council’s continuing engagement on specific aspects of the women, peace and security agenda, including ongoing work on the 1325 indicators.
Download May 2010 MAP in English [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: April 2010
March 26 2010
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the April 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council..For April, in which Japan holds the Presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations, such as the Security Council’s forthcoming mission to Africa, the expected Open Debate on Peacebuilding, and the country situations of Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Lebanon, Somalia, and Western Sahara. In addition, we look forward to the Council’s specific engagement on specific aspects of the women, peace and security agenda, which will be discussed in the Council as per requests in resolutions 1888 and 1889.
Download April 2010 MAP in English [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: March 2010
February 23 2010
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the March 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For March, in which Gabon holds the Security Council Presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations, such as the mandate renewals and reports for Afghanistan and Chad/Central African Republic; and the reporting on Sierra Leone, Haiti, and the situation in Guinea. The MAP also recommends ongoing Security Council and Member State support for the recommendations in SCRs 1888 and 1889. Small arms trafficking will also be an area of discussion for the Security Council this month, and we look forward to the Council's specific engagement on the substantial women, peace and security aspects of this issue.
Download March 2010 MAP in French [PDF]
Download March 2010 MAP in English [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: February 2010
January 25 2010
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the February 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For February, in which France holds the Security Council Presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations, such as reporting on Central African Republic/Chad, Darfur, Iraq, and Liberia; the mandate renewal and reporting on Timor-Leste; and the ongoing situation in Guinea. The MAP also recommends ongoing Security Council and Member State support for the recommendations in SCRs 1888 and 1889, particularly the forthcoming appointment of an SRSG; development of the Team of Experts; and the proposals to strengthen the UN response to sexual violence in conflict. The February MAP is currently available in English, and will be available in French shortly.
Download February 2010 MAP in English [PDF]
Download February 2010 MAP in French [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: January 2010
December 18 2009
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the January 2010 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For January, in which China holds the Security Council Presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations, such as reporting on Somalia, Sudan & Darfur, the mandate renewal of Chad, Cote'Ivoire, Nepal, and the ongoing situation in Guinea. The MAP also calls for Security Council Members and Member States to follow up on the recommendations in SCRs 1888 and 1889, particularly the forthcoming appointment of an SRSG.
Download January 2010 MAP in English [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2009
November 23 2009
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the December version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For December, in which Burkina Faso holds the Security Council Presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations, such as reporting on Afghanistan, the mandate renewal of MONUC in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the ongoing situation in Guinea, and considerations for the Golan Heights and Cyprus. The MAP also calls for Security Council Members and Member States to follow up on the recommendations in SCRs 1888 and 1889, particularly the forthcoming appointment of an SRSG.
Download December 2009 MAP in English [PDF]
Download December 2009 MAP in French [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: November 2009
October 29 2009
In October, 2010, the international community will mark the 10th Anniversary of the adoption of 1325, the first Security Council Resolution on women, peace and security. Throughout the year leading up to this anniversary, the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security is producing Monthly Action Points, or MAPs, a series of recommendations that show how each United Nations Security Council President can provide leadership on, and how the Security Council as a whole can systematically meet its obligations to women in conflict. For November, in which Austria holds the Security Council Presidency, our MAP provides recommendations on Protection of Civilians, Counter-Terrorism, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, and Somalia.
Download November 2009 MAP in English [PDF]
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