Fifteen years ago, the United Nations (UN) Security Council adopted Resolution 1325, acknowledging for the first time the critical role of women in peace and security matters—not only as victims of ...

We are approaching the 15th anniversary of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1325 of 2000, on women, peace, and security in October 2015. Women from Africa and other continents pushed ...

UN Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) recognizes the importance of promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women in order to achieve the goals of peace and development, and emphasizes ...

The House Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight held a hearing last week to discuss House Resolution 146 which concerns the United States’ responsibility regarding ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, ...

In October 2000, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1325, which for the first time linked women’s rights to peace and security. It became the foundation of the Women, Peace, and ...

To a large extent, the Toolkit unpacks UN SC Resolution 1325. As you can see from Alexandra's postings, it contains a wealth of information on issues relating to the prevention of conflict and women's ...

Much has been gained by the women who secured SCR 1325. Seven resolutions on, these resolutions and their intent now sit firmly within global policy on peace and security. I had an interesting ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Can a four-page document, negotiated in conference rooms and signed by people in suits, really influence the everyday lives of women and girls? On 31 October 2000, world leaders at the United Nations ...

I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak at this important discussion here today to mark the first anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Resolution 1325 ...