#resolution 1325

While the advancement and development of the global WPS agenda has progressed over the past 24 years, the world has not become more peaceful or a safer place – particularly not for women. The WPS Focal Points Network has grown to 101 members since its announcement on the 15th anniversary of Resolution 1325 in 2015.

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It has been nearly 21 years since the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. However, key female changemakers from the EU, UN, and NATO say there are still years of work to be done before achieving equal representation.

Female international security executives held a webinar on Wednesday (22 September) in coordination with the European Policy Centre (EPC). The focus of the debate was simple: “What can we do better?”

Resolution 1325 stands on three pillars: protection, prevention and participation. Alia El-Yassir, the UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, said participation is the most critical pillar right now. Without it, she explained, world leaders cannot ensure that “women’s needs and interests are fully represented” in protection and defence plans.