by Operation 1325 | Dec 12, 2012 | News
A low number of women participating in peacekeeping missions, a lack of knowledge on gender issues on behalf of the commanding officers and a too weak commitment to supporting women’s rights through development aid. These are some of the challenges Sweden needs to...
by Operation 1325 | Dec 4, 2012 | News
UNSCR 1325, which was adopted by the UN Security Council in 2000, was in many ways groundbreaking. Much has been achieved in the 12 years since Resolution 1325 was adopted. However, much remains to be done. Sweden was one of the first countries to adopt a National...
by Operation 1325 | Nov 27, 2012 | News
27/11/2012 Earlier this month Operation 1325 organised a workshop in Juba, South Sudan, on implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in Security Sector Reform (SSR) processes. For the workshop sessions Operation 1325, with sponsorship from the Folke Bernadotte...
by Operation 1325 | Oct 25, 2012 | News
On Wednesday, 24th of October, Operation 1325 attended the launch of a report titled “Mapping Women, Peace, and Security in the UN Security Council” by the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security. The launch was held at the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to...
by Operation 1325 | Sep 18, 2012 | News
18/09/2012 I came to Sudan two and a half months ago as part of my Masters Program in Migration and Intercultural Relations. The later, being affiliated with Ahfad University for Women – yes, there is such a thing as a women’s university in Sudan, gave me the...
