The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), unanimously adopted in October 2000, stressed the importance of the equal participation and full involvement of women in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security.
This resolution, with its four pillars of prevention, participation, protection and peacebuilding and recovery, has become the focal point for galvanizing worldwide efforts to deal with the many challenges that women face in situations of conflict.
In the years since, eleven additional resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) have been adopted.
FMWA (Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Nigeria): The FMWA is a government ministry responsible for promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment, and child development in Nigeria. It formulates policies and programs to protect the rights of women and children.
IPCR (Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution): IPCR is a research and policy institute under Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It focuses on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and mediation strategies to foster national and regional stability.
UN Women: A United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment. UN Women advocates for women’s rights, provides policy guidance, and supports programs to promote economic, political, and social equality worldwide.
CLEEN Foundation: A Nigerian non-governmental organization that works to promote public safety, security, and justice through research, advocacy, and community engagement. CLEEN Foundation collaborates with law enforcement and civil society to improve policing and criminal justice systems.
