Hrsg. im Ulrike Helmer Verlag vom Gunda-Werner-Institut für Feminismus und Geschlechterdemokratie in der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Königstein/Ts., Oktober 2008, 272 Seiten, 25 Euro
ISBN 978-3-89741-282-8

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To highlight existing efforts and strengthen the analysis and replication of good practices, UNINSTRAW is launching a virtual dialogue and platform to foster the dynamic exchange of experiences between member states, which plan to or are in the process of or have already published a national action plan on women, peace and security. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security was a milestone in terms of gender equality and the empowerment of women in conflict affected contexts. It was the first time that the Security Council acknowledged the unique position of women during conflict and post-conflict, as well as the importance of women’s contributions to conflict-resolution, peacebuilding and decision-making processes. Resolution 1325 further called for a significant change in the process, evaluation, traditions and attitudes of individuals and institutions from all UN Member States with regard to women’s role in situations of conflict and peace.

The systematic exchange of information, resources and experiences aims to facilitate the implementation process for Member States that are developing and implementing UNSCR 1325 at a national level. Participants can share their knowledge and experiences, support each other and exchange insight. The need for this dialogue and a permanent platform for exchange and coordination was expressed by various governmental representatives during the regional High-Level Dialogues on the National Implementation of Resolution 1325 in Santiago de Chile and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which were organized by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women (OSAGI).

The discussion will last for a period of three weeks and include three separate modules: On conclusion, the summary of the discussion will be made available to all participants and feed into the second edition of the UN-INSTRAW policy guide "Securing Equality, Engendering Peace" (2006).

For more information and requesting participation please contact:

Jasmin Blessing
E-mail: jblessing@un-instraw.org
Discussion Moderator
Gender Peace and Security
UN-INSTRAW

Nicola Popovic
E-mail: npopovic@un-instraw.org
Programme Officer
Gender Peace and Security
UN-INSTRAW

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