International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

 Commemorating the 26th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 .  Hosts: Republic of Namibia, WPS-HA Compact , UN Women ,  African Union , Norway, Italy, the Philippines, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) , Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) Twenty-six years following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), more than 250 Signatories have joined the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action (WPS-HA Compact) representing Member States, regional organizations, UN entities and civil society including women-led peacebuilding organizations, youth networks, academia, and the private sector. As the global security landscape reflects an increase in armed conflicts with 756 million women and girls living within 50km of active conflict , the WPS agenda continues to provide an avenue to strengthen multilateralism to advance inclusive sustainable peace...

This symposium marks the beginning of our sustained work to recognize women as authors of peace , producers of knowledge , and participants in the making of international law .   Watch the Women, Peace and Security: Addressing Violence Against Women and Advancing Gender Justice for Women's Full, Equal and Meaningful Political Participation in Peace Operations Settings! Live Meetings & Events