"Celebrating Women and Advancing the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda"

As a woman, I feel very proud that women are being celebrated worldwide. I mean, isn't it amazing to see how the world has set aside this important day for the woman race? There are a thousand and one reasons to celebrate women. And of course everyone has a reason for celebrating women. As for me, being a woman in the peace and security space, my celebration is anchored on the wins we have recorded ever since the ground breaking UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was unanimously passed over two decades ago. 

My heart warms up every time I see more women being encouraged, supported and empowered to actively participate in matters of peace and security. I see more women being admitted to the negotiation table, more women exercising their democratic rights and even more women in peace missions around the globe. This means more inclusivity which in turn translates to better dialogues, better mediation and more effective preventive diplomacy. So let's all embrace and promote women in all aspects of life but most importantly, promote the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Thank you.

Fridah Motanya

Bilingual Administrative Assistant

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