UNESCO HQ, 30 June 2017
Soft Power Conference

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council formally acknowledged, through the adoption of Resolution 1325, the changing nature of warfare, in which civilians are increasingly targeted, and women continue to be excluded from participation in peace processes. Resolution 1325 and the follow up resolutions address not only the disproportionate impact of war on women, but also the pivotal role women should and do play in conflict management, conflict resolution, and sustainable peace.

The panel aims at exploring the achievements as well as the obstacles and challenges remaining in the full implementation of the Resolution 1325 and ultimately identify new pathways for UNESCO to contribute to the women, peace and security agenda.