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
- 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: 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]
Internship Opportunities with the NGOWG in Spring 2012
3 November 2011
The NGOWG is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2012 internship program. For guidelines on what to include in the application, please click here.
Applications are due on Sunday, November 27th
If you have any questions, please e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). No phone calls please.
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]
Open Letter to Member States of the United Nations: Recommendations on the 66th Session of the General Assembly
30 August 2011
The NGOWG has sent a letter to all UN Member State Missions suggesting they emphasize the important role of women in mediation in their statements at the General Debate at this year’s General Assembly. Member States were encouraged to emphasize the importance of ensuring women's rights are embedded within peace agreements, as well as within guidelines and good practice regarding mediation. Additionally, Member States are encouraged to emphasize the central role women can play in all prevention efforts, and the need to support and promote women’s participation in all these efforts.
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Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: August 2011
30 July 2011
The NGOWG has released the August 2011 Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For August, in which India has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Libya, Sudan and South Sudan. The August MAP also provides recommendations regarding the Council's expected discussion of Peacekeeping, and on necessary steps in the Council's implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments.
Download August 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
Statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
7 July 2011
The NGO Working Group on Women Peace and Security is alarmed at the latest reports by its member organizations and the United Nations of mass rape and other crimes against civilians perpetrated in the Fizi area of South Kivu by troops of the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The NGO Working Group urges the Government of the DRC, the United Nations and Member States to heed the voices of Congolese women, who have repeatedly stressed that such attacks stem from the persistent failure of the DRC authorities to advance equality for women and ensure justice for survivors.
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Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: July 2011
July 2011
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the July 2011 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For July, in which Germany has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Cote d'Ivoire, Sudan, South Sudan, West Africa and Sierra Leone. The July MAP also discusses current developments in the Council's implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments.
Download July 2011 MAP in Chinese - 中国 [PDF]
Download July 2011 MAP in Korean - 한국어 [PDF]
Download July 2011 MAP in Spanish - Español [PDF]
Arabic and French translations coming soon.
Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: June 2011
27 May 2011
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the June 2011 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For June, in which Gabon has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo,and Sudan. The June MAP also discusses current developments in the Council's implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments and the forthcoming report on Rule of Law.
Download June 2011 MAP in English [PDF]
Download June 2011 MAP in Chinese - 中国 [PDF]
Download June 2011 MAP in French - Français [PDF]
Download June 2011 MAP in Korean - 한국어 [PDF]
Download June 2011 MAP in Spanish - Español [PDF]
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