VILNIUS, 20 April 2015 – More than 70 experts from across North America, Europe and Asia are meeting in the Lithuanian capital today for a conference to discuss the implementation of the key UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. The conference is organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), UN Women and the Lithuanian Government. Adopted in 2000, UN Security Council Resolution 1325 addresses the disproportionate and unique impact of armed conflict on women, recognizes the importance of women’s equal participation and full involvement in maintaining and promoting peace and security, and …read more
Source: OSCE