The Conflict

Although women worldwide have historically been victimized by armed conflict and have been active in their promotion of peace, they have not been included in peace negotiations at the end of conflict. Not only do some of their needs go unaddressed, but the peace that is built is lacking the imprint of more than half the population. In 2001 the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1325, its first resolution on women and peace and security. Among the items it called for were the prosecution of crimes against women and the appointment of more women to UN peacekeeping operations. It also called on the United Nations to study the impact of armed conflict on women and girls, the role of women in peace-building, and the gender dimensions of peace processes and conflict resolution.

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