United Nations Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres said the global push for women’s peace and security is not making enough headway. Speaking at an annual debate before the Security Council, he warned that strong words are not turning into real change for women and girls caught in war.
Guterres pointed out a common problem: “We talk about inclusion, but women are still missing from negotiation tables.” He added that, despite promises of protection, sexual violence continues, and women who lead peace efforts are often underfunded, threatened, and overlooked. “When we fail to protect them, everyone loses—men, boys, women, and girls,” he stressed.
Twenty‑five years after the Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, progress is fragile and even regressing. Military spending is rising, armed conflicts are more common, and violence against women and girls is increasing worldwide.
Last year, 676 million women lived within 50 km of active conflict—a record high. Documented sexual assaults against girls jumped 35 percent, with girls making up nearly half of victims in some regions. Maternal deaths are climbing in crisis areas, schools are shutting for girls, and women in politics, media, and human‑rights work face violence and harassment.
Women’s NGOs, which are lifelines for many people in conflict zones, are also in crisis. A recent UN Women survey found that 90 percent of local women‑led groups in conflict settings reported financial distress, and almost half expect to close in the next six months, according to Guterres.
The Secretary‑General called for measurable outcomes: more women shaping peace accords, security reforms, and post‑conflict recovery; more survivors accessing justice and services; and communities that draw on the full strength and vitality of all their members.
“We know Resolution 1325 is clear—women are leaders of peace for all. What the world needs now is more results, not more promises,” Guterres concluded.
Source: ianslive
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