In this regard, the AU PSC held a virtual meeting on Friday dedicated to this theme, which holds particular significance in March, as the month is marked by the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8 and the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Chairing the meeting, Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the AU and UNECA Mohamed Arrouchi, emphasized that these events are crucial moments to further efforts aimed at promoting women’s participation in decision-making processes, particularly in matters of peace and security.
The promotion of the WPS Agenda through this meeting aligns with this momentum, rooted in UN Resolution 1325, which established the link between women and peace and security issues, he pointed out.
This connection has helped highlight the differentiated impact of armed conflicts on women and girls, thereby laying the foundation for women’s active representation and participation in conflict prevention, management, and resolution, he added.
Arrouchi also stressed that Africa is particularly concerned with the implementation of the WPS Agenda due to the recurrence of armed conflicts, political instability, and persistent challenges related to women’s rights on the continent.
The WPS Agenda advocates action on four fundamental pillars: participation, protection, prevention, and relief and recovery, he said, recalling that the agenda urges states, as well as international and regional organizations, to take the necessary measures to ensure and strengthen women’s contribution to peace and security processes.
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