The new women, peace and security (WPS) resolution (2242) passed at the UN Security Council’s Open Debate marking the 15th anniversary of resolution 1325 will be remembered for the enthusiasm with which it was met. An exceptionally long list - in fact a Council record - of 112 UN Member States and regional organizations lined up to make statements. Seventy one countries co-sponsored the resolution; another record. It was also clear, however, that the very high level of participation in support of the new resolution reflected the real exasperation of women's rights advocates everywhere with the maddeningly slow progress toward increased involvement of women in conflict resolution.
Key speakers at the Open Debate on women peace and security, resolution 2242. Photo: UN, Rick Bajoras/Cia Pak
