No women, no peace calls for supporters to sign the following petition directed to UK politician Lynne Featherstone:
“Dear Lynne Featherstone,
Make 1325 Your New Year’s Resolution
Welcome to your new post as Champion for tackling International Violence Against Women!
10 years ago the groundbreaking UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security was passed; yet millions of women are still waiting to feel its impact.
Women are a prime target in conflict; sexual violence is used as a weapon. However, when it comes to negotiating and building peace, women are excluded. Women’s participation is key to reducing violence and inequality, building stable societies and meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
We believe with the necessary resources and authority your appointment presents a major opportunity to make real progress for women affected by conflict. UNSCR 1325 is an important tool for involving women in shaping peace; now to have impact it must be properly implemented.
We ask you to put women, peace and security at the centre of your work and make 1325 your New Year’s resolution.”
