World peace is possible because peace and war are human institutions, not forces of nature. Even the most deeply ingrained ...

One of the clearest lessons of 2025 was that having military power is not enough. What matters is when it is used, where it ...

Twenty-five years ago, the UN Security Council established the landmark resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), officially recognizing for the first time women’s crucial role in achieving ...

Twenty-five years after its adoption, UN Resolution 1325 continues to influence global peacebuilding, emphasizing the essential role of women in achieving lasting peace. Twenty-five years ago, the ...

In advance of the October 2025 Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, this open letter was sent by the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security to UN Member States on behalf ...