On Monday, the UN Security Council 🔴 held an open debate to mark the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325, which put women's role in peace and security on the global map. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took the floor with a bold challenge: set binding targets for women's participation and spark a "gender data revolution."
Guterres pointed out some hard truths: rising sexual violence, growing maternal mortality, and girls being forced out of school. He warned that women in public life face harassment and attacks, making it tougher for them to join peace processes and rebuild communities.
To turn the tide, he proposed:
- 📈 Binding targets: At least one third of participants in UN-led peace talks should be women.
- 📊 A gender data revolution: Close information gaps so women’s needs are seen and met.
Think of it like setting a high-score target in your favorite game 🎮: if you aim for one third women in peace talks, you'll know immediately if you're winning or need to level up.
By tracking real numbers and holding processes to clear goals, Guterres argued, we can transform promises into progress. "We need to make women’s voices visible," he said, "so they can shape the future of peace, not just live with its consequences."
As the world watches conflicts flare up from Asia to Africa, these steps could help ensure that peace deals are inclusive, fair, and lasting. For Latin American youth dreaming of global change, it’s a reminder that policies need real numbers and real voices 🌍✊.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
