Twenty-five years ago, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution that redefined the meaning of peace. United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, adopted on October 31, 2000, reaffirmed what women in conflict zones had long known: that lasting peace cannot exist when half the population is excluded from decision-making. It was the first time the world’s highest security body recognized women as leaders in building peace.
In October, as diplomats, activists, and peacebuilders gathered in New York for the annual Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Open Debate, that milestone returned to the center of global conversation. The framework built around 1325 has become one of the most influential in UN history, inspiring national policies, research, and movements across continents. Its goals: women’s equal participation, protection from violence, and meaningful inclusion in peace processes remain ongoing commitments that continue to guide the global pursuit of peace.
Reflecting the goals of the WPS agenda and UNSCR 1325, civil society organizations
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