December 19, 2024

2nd Conference: “Implementation of the UN Agenda: Women, Peace, and Security in Poland – Aspects of National and International Cooperation” University of Warsaw which was held December 19, 2024

Four members of INIS participated in the conference:

1. Prof. dr. Kornela Oblińska

2. Prof. dr. Jowanka Jakubek-Lalik

3. Prof. dr. Aleksandra Gasztold and

4. Prof. dr. Darko Trifunovic

WPS is a policy framework that recognizes that women must be critical actors in all efforts to achieve sustainable international peace and security. WPS promotes a gendered perspective and women’s equal and meaningful participation in peace processes, peacebuilding and security. The WPS Agenda evolved from the U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, which was unanimously adopted on October 31, 2000. UNSCR 1325 addresses not only the disproportionate impacts of war on women but also the pivotal role women should and do play in conflict prevention, conflict management and sustainable peace efforts. UNSCR 1325’s framework consists of four pillars—participation, protection, prevention, and relief and recovery. In a statement in 2005, the Security Council called upon U.N. Member States to continue implementing UNSCR 1325 through the development of National Action Plans (NAPs) to articulate their priorities and detailed actions they will take to implement the objectives of UNSCR 1325. As of 2021, 103 countries have created and adopted NAPs.

Speakers include:
His Excellency Marek Brzeziński, Ambassador of the United States to Poland
His Excellency Etienne de Poncins, Ambassador of France to Poland
Her Excellency Alicia Irene Falkowski, Ambassador of Argentina to Poland
Ms. Marie-Hélène Côté, Counselor (Political and Public Affairs), @Embassy of Canada in Poland

The conference bring together renowned experts and leaders in security, international cooperation, and leadership to discuss national and global perspectives on implementing the U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325