Unanimously adopted on 31 October 2000, the UNSCR is a landmark legal and political framework which acknowledges the importance of women and the inclusion of gender perspectives in peace negotiations, humanitarian planning, peacekeeping operations, post-conflict peace-building and governance. It is the first ever resolution passed by the UN Security Council that specifically addresses the impact of conflict on women and stresses on the equal participation and full involvement of women in all efforts to maintain and promote sustainable peace and security.
The event, organized by the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) in collaboration with the North Darfur State Government, provided a platform for Darfuri women to
review the progress made with regard to implementing the provisions of the resolution, the way forward as well as the challenges faced by women.
Addressing the session, the representative of the Women State Committee, Dr. Salwa Mukhtar Saleh, emphasized the crucial role played by women in bringing peace to the community and achieving a lasting stability.
UNAMID representative Khadijatu Carrera stressed the importance of understanding the resolution to both women and men present and reaffirmed UNAMID's commitment to raising awareness about it.
Other speakers pointed out that though progress had been made in the State, increased efforts are required to engage all women, particularly those in rural areas. They urged more women to participate in such forums and workshops to better their insight and knowledge.
The workshop resulted in a number of valuable recommendations which included the provision of security, women's involvement in traditional mediation methods as well as increasing the number of women in leadership positions and capacity building.
