Panelists:
· ANGELA KANE, Vice-President of the IIP; former UN Representative of Disarmament Affairs
· MARTIN DEXBORG, Advisor on Gender Issues at the OSCE
· CLARA BOHMAN, Researcher and Project Manager at WIIS
Moderation:
· PATRICK MCGRATH, Project Assistant, IIP
Content:
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was adopted by the UNSC in October 2000. The resolution drew attention to the role that women play in conflict prevention and resolution, peace negotiations, peace-building, peacekeeping, humanitarian responses, and post-conflict reconstruction. Specifically, it called for women to be involved and included equally in matters related to peace and security. As a result, UN member states were called upon to increase the participation of women in peace and security efforts and integrate a gender perspective. Further, the resolution asked for member states to take special measures to prevent gender-based violence that disproportionately impacts women and girls in conflict, including rape and sexual assault. Twenty years on from the passage of the resolution, to what degree have its stated aims been implemented or successfully achieved? How is gender currently incorporated in peace and conflict resolution efforts across the world today? And what is the role of gender in national security policymaking? This panel discussion will seek to answer these questions and more, as it commemorates the twenty-year anniversary of Resolution 1325.