Mission
The NGOWG on Women, Peace and Security advocates for the equal and full participation of women in all efforts to create and maintain international peace and security. Formed in 2000 to call for a Security Council resolution on Women, Peace and Security, the NGOWG now focuses on implementation of all Security Council resolutions that address this issue. The NGOWG serves as a bridge between women’s human rights defenders working in conflict-affected situations and policy-makers at U.N. Headquarters.
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Mapping Women, Peace and Security in the UN Security Council: Report of the NGOWG Monthly Action Points for 2009-2010
“Promoting Women’s Participation in Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies: How Women Worldwide are Making and Building Peace” by GAPW, NGOWG and WILPF
Core Documents
- Analysis of UN Reports on Country Situations
- The NGOWG's ongoing analysis of the work of the Security Council is now available online through the PeaceWomen Project's Report Watch initiative.
- Security Council Resolution 1325
- Adopted 31 October 2000.
- Security Council Resolution 1820
- Adopted 19 June 2008.
- Security Council Resolution 1888
- Adopted 30 September 2009.
- Security Council Resolution 1889
- Adopted 5 October 2009.
- Security Council Resolution 1960
- Adopted 16 December 2010.
- SCR 1325 Checklist
- Checklist for integrating 1325 into Security Council resolutions.
- SCR 1325 in over 80 Languages
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: May 2012
4 May 2012
For May, in which Azerbaijan has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in DRC, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected Security Council Mission to West Africa.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: April 2012
2 April 2012
For April, in which the United States has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Liberia, Myanmar, South Sudan, Syria, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected briefing to the Council on Women, Peace and Security.
New Analysis of UN Reports on DRC, Somalia, Timor-Leste, and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
1 April 2012
The NGOWG conducts ongoing analysis of all UN Security Council outcome documents, and of relevant UN reports on country situations and thematic issues. This analysis is regularly made publicly available via the PeaceWomen Project's “Report Watch” initiative. New analysis is now available on the recent Secretary-General’s reports regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Timor-Leste, and on Conflict-Related sexual violence.
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Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: March 2012
5 March 2012
For March, in which the United Kingdom has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Haiti, Libya, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security, and the expected Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East.
Download March 2012 MAP in English [PDF]
Download March 2012 MAP in Spanish [PDF]
Statement at Security Council open debate on sexual violence in conflict
23 February 2012
We appreciate the ongoing work by numerous actors to combat violence against women. This includes the efforts of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. We welcome the analysis and recommendations in the latest Secretary-General’s Report on conflict-related sexual violence. As this report makes clear, sexual violence is often used as a weapon to torture, terrorize, and threaten peace.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: February 2012
3 February 2012
For February, in which Togo has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Haiti, Somalia, Syria, and Timor-Leste. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security.
Download February 2012 MAP in English [PDF]
Download February 2012 in Spanish [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: January 2012
21 December 2011
For January, in which South Africa has the Security Council presidency, the January MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Somalia, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2011
5 December 2011
For December, in which the Russian Federation has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Burundi, Cyprus, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Golan Heights, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and West Africa.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: November 2011
4 November 2011
For November, in which Portugal has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Myanmar, and Somalia. The November MAP also discusses key issues for the Council to consider in its discussion of Protection of Civilians.
Download November 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
Download November 2011 MAP in Spanish [PDF]
Statement by Ms. Orzala Ashraf at UN Security Council open debate on Women, Peace and Security
28 October 2011
Statement made by the Ms. Orzala Ashraf, on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security at the UN Security Council open debate on women, peace and security on 28 October 2011.
Full Statement - English [PDF]
Full Statement - Spanish [PDF]
Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the UN: Recommendations on the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
24 October 2011
On 28 October, Nigeria will host an Open Debate on Women Peace and Security, marking the 11th anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), with a focus on the theme, “Women’s Participation and Role in Conflict Prevention and Mediation”. This anniversary presents an opportunity for the Council and every UN Member State to take further action to ensure full implementation of SCR 1325 and all relevant Women, Peace and Security obligations.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: October 2011
5 October 2011
For October, in which Nigeria has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Darfur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Israel / Palestine, Kosovo, Libya, Sudan, Syria and Timor-Leste. The October MAP also provides recommendations regarding the Council's expected discussion on the implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments in the context of the 11th anniversary of the adoption of SCR 1325 (2000).
Download October 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
Download October 2011 MAP in Arabic [PDF]
Download October 2011 MAP in Japanese [PDF]
Download October 2011 MAP in Spanish [PDF]
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2011
2 September 2011
For September, in which Lebanon has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Syria. The September MAP also provides recommendations for the expected discussions on Preventive Diplomacy, and on the implementation of Women, Peace and Security commitments, including the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Download September 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
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