Also this year, thousands of women’s rights and anti-poverty activists gathered in New York for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meeting. This March, the number of delegates was higher than usual because of the review of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) that celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. A reason to celebrate? “Perhaps”, “maybe a little” and “why” some colleagues answered when I asked them why they came to New York. The expectations definitely varied.

By Jose de Vries, IFOR 2010
In recent years, there have been rapid developments in international laws that address women, peace and security issues. Following the adoption of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in 2000, UNSCR 1820, which addresses the issue of sexual violence in conflict was passed [...]

At the 54th Commission on the Status of Women, more than 3000 NGO representatives gathered together from all around the world, for this historical moment, the 15 years review of the Beijing Platform for Action. Most participants were women. The diversity of this group was overwhelming but did not result in a common goal or a shared strive. That is unfortunate, because a broad movement is needed to get the platform for action implemented.

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