Security Council Open Debate on Women and Peace and Security final

"Strengthening women’s resilience and leadership as a path to peace in regions plagued by armed groups" under the agenda item "Women and peace and security". The meeting is an opportunity for all Member States to share specific examples of how they are supporting women’s resilience in conflict-affected countries and their capacity to contribute to peace and security. In June 2022, the Secretary-General told the Security Council that gender equality offered a path to sustainable peace and conflict, and yet we are moving in the opposite direction. But while descriptions of current trends often include worrisome trends in relation to theimpact of conflict on women’s health, education, food security, participation in public life, and their rights in general, it is equally important that the international community pay attention to the multiple ways in which women and women’s organizations are organizing themselves, and joining up in ever-growing networks, to contribute to peace and security. Despite the odds, women peacebuilders are persisting in their determination to help their communities and fight for their rights.The Security Council will be briefed by the Deputy Secretary-General, the Under-Secretary-General/Executive Director of UN-Women and two women from civil society.Learn more: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/in-focus/2022/10/in-focus-women-peace-and-securityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.