| ID | 130964 |
| Title Proper | Australia on the United Nations Security Council |
| Other Title Information | progressing the women, peace and security agenda |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shepherd, Laura J ; True, Jacqui |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Until 2015, Australia is uniquely positioned on the world stage to make a real difference to women's lives in conflict, transitional and post-conflict countries by ensuring they are actively represented in all peace negotiations1. The Australian government has secured not only a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), but also a seat on the Executive Board of UN Women, the UN entity charged with enhancing gender equality and the empowerment of women. These represent two internationally significant avenues through which the Australian government can fulfil its promise to engage women in the governance of international peace and security, furthering the UN's Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. This agenda, the primary architecture of which comprises seven interrelated UNSC Resolutions dating back to UNSC Resolution 1325 (2000), mandates that women should be represented at and actively participate in all peace negotiations, as well as making binding international commitments to eliminate violence against women and protect women's rights |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol.68, No.3; June 2014: p.253-256 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol.68, No.3; June 2014: p.253-256 |
| Key Words | Australia ; United Nations - UN ; United Nations Security Council - UNSC ; Women Security ; Women Rights ; Women Peace ; Peace and Security ; International Alliance ; International Cooperation ; National Agenda ; International Agenda ; United Nations Security Resolution - UNSR 1325 ; Eliminate Violence |