Why are women, powerful agents for peace and security?

In 2000, the Security Council of the UN adopted resolution 1325 to call on UN member states to put women’s interests at the heart of their peace and security agenda. Instead of seeing women merely as victims, they should be recognized as strong actors and leaders in peace, reconciliation and reconstruction processes. In this both women and men have an important role to play. Women should be involved, empowered and entitled to equal rights. Is there any reason to celebrate after 15 years of resolution 1325? Or are we further away from a worldwide implementation than ever?

In this HagueTalk Hasina Safi from Afghanistan and Hibaaq Osman from Somalia, will share their own views on the link between women, peace and security. They will give examples from their experience as women’s rights activists.

HagueTalks are a place for you, the public, to share your thoughts and ideas on setting Peace and Justice in motion. So after our two speakers we would like you to share your thoughts, reactions and ideas on the topic.