International recommendation

Participation of women in peace and security processes

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationPolitical and civic participation
Populations of concern:
Women
Relevant CEDAW article:
Art. 8 – Participation at the international level
Source:
CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 17

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Committee recommends that the State party maintain its dedication to ensuring the effective implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security and subsequent resolutions in countries affected by conflict, including through ensuring that the State party’s National Action Plans contribute to significantly increasing women’s participation in peace processes, in particular in peace negotiations.