Policy brief - The United Nations Women, Peace and

For example, Resolution 1674 on the protection of civilians condemns sexual and gender-based violence, the recruitment of children into armed groups, the forced displacement of civilian populations, trafficking of women and children, and sexual exploitation and abuse. [...] Recognising the vulnerability of women and girls to violence during and after armed conflict and the absence or low level of women’s representation in efforts to prevent war, build peace and restore devastated societies, the 10 Council passed resolution 1325.” The WPS Resolutions cover a wide, varied and often overlapping set of issues. [...] Efforts to date include the strengthening of the capacity of women‟s organizations to have a voice in national discussions, the recognition that women‟s equality involvement in building peace is essential by the Review Conference of the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme, and the development of coordination mechanisms. [...] Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada, noted that the role of the Canadian organization is primarily raising funds for the global organization, while working to increase awareness within Canada of the importance of women‟s rights and the women, peace and security agenda Suggested Strategies Strategies suggested in the discussions and background papers include: Create more discussion on the Ca. [...] It is a partnership of Canadian and African women‟s rights groups and scholars that seeks to advance the human rights of women and girls in Africa through research and the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.