Women, Peace, and Security: Fulfilling the Vision of 1325

USIP conducted a working meeting to discuss the ten year anniversary of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325, which focused on women's leadership in peacemaking and conflict prevention.  Panelists discussed its history, lessons and experiences of the last ten years, why it is still relevant, and how to move forward implementing its vision.

Session 1:  Why 1325 Matters

Speakers

• Ambassador Melanne Verveer
  Office of Global Women's Issues, U.S. Department of State
• Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury
  Former Under Secretary General and High Representative of the U.N.
• Tara Sonenshine, Introductions
  Executive Vice President, USIP
• Kathleen Kuehnast, Moderator
  Gender Adviser, USIP

Watch a video of Session I

Session 2:  Implementing 1325, Lessons & Experiences a Decade On

Speakers

• Victoria Holt
  Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Organization Affairs,
  U.S. Department of State
• Donald Steinberg
  Deputy President, International Crisis Group (ICG)
• Sanam Anderlini  
  Executive Director, ICAN
• Jolynn Shoemaker
  Executive Director, Women in International Security (WIIS)
• Chantal De Jonge Oudraat, Moderator
  Associate Vice President, USIP

Watch a video of Session II

Explore Further

• Read Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury's Indicators for Turning the 1325 Promise into Reality.
• Read Ambassador Melanne Verveer's Remarks, Critical Role of Women in Peace and Security.