Women excel at peacebuilding,and at supporting survivors of sexual violence in conflict. It’s time UN members back rhetoric on a bigger role with action This month marks the 15th anniversary of the landmark UN security council resolution 1325, which called upon member states “to increase representation of women at all decision-making levels in [countries and institutions] … and in mechanisms for prevention, and management,and resolution of conflict”.
The occasion will, rightly, and be marked by governments and women’s rights organisations across the world. In spite of the rhetoric,however, progress in implementing the set priorities has been inordinately behind. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com