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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate of Human Rights and Women’s International Affairs
The Effectiveness of UN Resolution 1325 on thr lives of Women in Afghanistan
International instruments
Resolutions adopted by UNSC regarding Women, Peace and Security
The Resolution 1325 was adopted in Oct. 2000 The Resolution 1820 was adopted in 2008 The Resolution 1888 was adopted in 2009 The Resolution 1889 was adopted in Oct. 2009
Resolution 1325
The first formal & legal document (by the UNSC) to address the rights of women in conflict situations
It recognizes that women play an important role in the prevention and resolution of conflict
It stresses that women’s participation in both peace negotiations and post conflict reconstruction
The Resolution calls upon all countries to enable increased representation for women at all levels
The Resolution stresses the role of women in security structures
Major steps taken for women’s empowerment in Afghanistan
For the protection of women rights, the Women’s Affairs Ministry was established (in 2001)
National Policy for Gender Equality Ratification of CEDAW (2003) Development and adoption of NAPWA (2005) Adoption of ANDS Gender strategy Adoption of the Law on the Elimination of Violence against women (2009)
In the Bonn Conference of 60 members, 4 formal women representatives and 19 women from civil society participated
20% of Emergency Loya Jirga (Grand Assembly) is composed of women In the drafting committee of the constitution, 2 of 8 members were women Constitution of Afghanistan calls for 30% women participation in all
decision making processes Lower House of Afghanistan has 65 women among its 249 members
Women’s participation in decision making
In Afghanistan women are the main victim of conflict
Government of Afghanistan has repeatedly stressed that the peace and
reconciliation processes will in no way harm women’s and human rights In Af-Pak Peace Jirga, 20% women participated In Afghan Consultative Peace Jirga, 25% women represented
Peace, Reconciliation and Women
Women play important role in prevention and resolution of conflicts Gender Equality is important for the promotion of peace and security Effective arrangements should be taken in order to ensure women and
girls participation in the peace process Member states urged to increase participation of women at all
decision making levels
Role of Women in peace-building
Afghan government took steps to ensure women’s participation in security sector Currently 1163 women are recruited in ANP More than 865 women are working with ANA
Women’s participation in Security
Judiciary Of 2,203 judges in criminal courts, 118 are women 75 prosecutor members are women
UNAMA commemorated the 10th Anniversary of Resolution 1325 in Afghanistan in June 2010
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan drafted a Resolution entitled “Attacks on Children’s Schools, Particularly Girls’” which was adopted in the 14th meeting of Human Rights Council on 18 June 2010
MoFA held a Seminar entitled “Women, Peace and Security: From Rhetoric to Action” in August 2010
Steps taken by MoFA & UNAMA regarding Resolution 1325
Effects of Resolution 1325 on Afghan Women’s Lives
Overall Women were encouraged to participate in country affairs Women have been taking part in the peace and reconciliation
processes Women are participating in the country’s security apparatus Women participate in open competition with their male
colleagues in the civil services structure (benefiting from priority and privileges)
DHRIWA of MoFA is determined for
Making an Action Plan about Resolution 1325 Establishment of Steering Committee (composed of 7-8 relevant Ministries) Establishment of a Secretariat within MoFA
Directorate of Human Rights & Int. Women Affairs of MoFA future planning regarding Resolution 1325
Recommendations
More steps need to be taken for the comprehensive participation of women in national decision making process
In all peace negotiations and reconciliation processes, women’s participation should be thoroughly ensured
Increasing the number of women in the decision making process of judiciary
Better coordination between National Security Forces and ISAF/NATO in night raids and home searches
Number of women in police structure should be increased Work should be done to increase the public awareness of
Resolution 1325
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