UNSCR 1325

This landmark resolution recognized the disproportionate and distinctive impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It called for the integration of a gender perspective to address the specific needs of women and girls throughout conflict, repatriation, resettlement, rehabilitation, reintegration, and post-conflict reconstruction efforts.

UNSCR 1325 stands as the inaugural formal and legal instrument from the Security Council mandating conflict parties to prevent violations of women’s rights, promote women’s involvement in peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction, and safeguard women and girls from sexual violence during wartime. Notably, it marked the Security Council’s first explicit acknowledgment of the gendered dimensions of conflict. Since its inception, the resolution has evolved into a guiding framework for the women, peace, and security agenda, aimed at advancing the principles articulated in Resolution 1325.

This resolution underscores the critical role of women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, peace negotiations, peacebuilding, peacekeeping, humanitarian response, and post-conflict reconstruction. It emphasizes the necessity of their equal participation and active engagement in all endeavors for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security. Furthermore, Resolution 1325 urges all stakeholders to enhance the participation of women and integrate gender perspectives across all United Nations peace and security initiatives. It also calls upon all parties to conflicts to implement specific measures to shield women and girls from gender-based violence, especially rape and other forms of sexual abuse, in armed conflict situations. The resolution delineates numerous significant operational mandates, which carry implications for Member States and entities within the United Nations system.

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