To make the most of the potential of 1325, we need to ensure that enough women with a good understanding of gender and from a wide range of backgrounds are at the table and to challenge traditional gender norms, address traditional patriarchal mindsets, and shift traditional structural power imbalances.

As we assert our power and move away from the stereotypical mindsets of the conflict, we can also help to transform the entire conflict.

Women and Power

Reframing “security” as “human security” can clear the path for a genuine search for peace.