Resolution 1325
The lack of protection for women and children in times of war and post war is an issue that seems to be overlooked quite often. Revolution 1325 addresses countries finding resources and strategies in protecting the women and children who are abused, raped, murdered and discriminated against. “In the past, the Security Council had condemned atrocities against women and stressed women’s plight and suffering in armed conflict, as well as urging all parties to take special measures to protect women and girls from rape and other forms of gender-based violence”. Even though the Resolution 1325 has interesting methods in providing justice and protection for women and children- who are mostly discriminated against- I don’t know how successful it can be, I’ve never heard of Resolution 1325, it seemed from my understanding of the article “Nongovernmental Organizations’ Role in the Buildup and Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325”, it had to be tweaked many times and as we know today people in total are being discriminated against all over the world. For something to work society must be aware that they have excess to it, they must be informed that it exist and know how to exercise the tools that the government is providing them. Resolution 1325 needs to publicized on a national platform, in my opinion, governments should advocate for the people they are providing help for, and do all they can to educate and inform them.
The Resolution 1325 was born to be a voice for women, a platform for them to speak upon and find justice for all the people who have there lives robbed by the cruelties of war. Community leaders need to continue to come together, join forces and be the advocate and implement changes in their countries. In the article they spoke about campaigning for the Resolutions 1325, this issue should draw more attention especially during these political times, having a leader who clearly thinks women are subordinate to men. Resolution 1325 can be implemented even if it isn’t in a time of war, women’s rights should always be held high and not focused in on when there is a crisis. The NGO working group did great things to help and support the voices of women, finding different methods to implement something so precious that is overlooked is innovative. Also having women on board in the decision making and implementation of the Resolution 1325 is what will make a difference in the success of this movement.
