Protection of Women and Children in War Zones Open

The 31st GWI Conference resolves that:

1. NFAs will urge their members to educate themselves and the public about non-violent measures referred to as Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping (UCP) for the protection of women and children located in battle-prone areas of the world;
2. NFAs will encourage members to urge their respective governments to utilize UCP, as well as the armed military, as a viable national defence strategy; and
3. GWI leadership will use its standing committees and UN Representatives to urge the UN Security Council to incorporate UCP into the implementation of the UN Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security.

Suggested Action:

1. NFAs should learn more about how UCP works as one means of implementing the UN Resolutions on women, peace and security, and share that information in public forums to expand the understanding of how UCP is a viable additional strategy in the face of violent conflicts;
2. NFAs should urge their respective governments to incorporate UCP as a part of their foreign defense policies;
3. GWI leaders should use its committees and information technology to suggest ways for NFAs to implement this resolution; and
4. GWI representatives to the UN should present this resolution at appropriate meetings with relevant commissions.

Developments: 18 October 2013 – UN Security Council resolution urges women’s full inclusion in peace talks and transitional justice