![]() ![]() ![]() UNSCR 1325 and its nine follow-up resolutions encouraged more systematic analyses and data collection-and research on wartime sexual violence has grown substantially as a result. The introduction of sexual violence as a subject worthy of serious theoretical and empirical study, in political science in particular, has helped overcome the problematic historical neglect of gender issues in conflict studies. One reason to celebrate is the enormous advances in knowledge production on the topics of sexual and gender-based violence in the last 20 years. A central component of 1325 was to explicitly call on all parties to armed conflict to take special measures to protect women and girls from violence, particularly sexual and gender-based violence.Īs we mark the 20 th anniversary of this resolution, it is time to ask: have we made toward accomplishing the goals of 1325 with respect to wartime sexual violence? The answer is both yes and no. ![]() Perhaps even more importantly, it acknowledged the agency of women in matters of war and peace, in contrast to the predominant idea of women as merely passive victims. Resolution 1325 emphasized the need for increased participation of women in national, regional, and international institutions, and for women’s inclusion in peace negotiations. Women’s rights and violence against women had never before been on the agenda of the Security Council. ![]() When the UN Security Council passed resolution 1325 on Women Peace and Security it was a momentous event. Where are we on the road to ending conflict-related sexual violence? There is good news and bad news. Tomorrow is the 20 th anniversary of the groundbreaking UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women Peace and Security (WPS). Guest post by Ragnhild Nordås, Dara Kay Cohen, Robert Nagel ![]()
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