Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security: July 2013

PRESIDENCY OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL FOR JULY: UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES' SUPPORT FOR WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL

United States' stated priorities for its permanent Security Council membership include the protection of civilians, the promotion of peace and development, the advancement of democracy, and strengthening respect for human rights. The United States is the informal lead on the Security Council's work on sexual violence in conflict.
United States' relevant international commitments include: Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Signed 31 December 2000, but not yet ratified); Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) (Signed 17 July 1980, but not yet ratified); National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (19 December 2011).

RECOMMENDED SECURITY COUNCIL ACTION POINTS ON WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY

Women, Peace and Security
In its regular work, the Council should ensure that all country reports and mandate renewals evaluate the level of protection and promotion of women's human rights, as per SCRs 1325, 1820 (OP 9), 1888 (OP 11), 1889 (OP 5), 1960 (OPs 6, 13), and 2106 (OPs 5, 6). Member States should inquire about any lack of such reporting. In July, the Security Council has the opportunity to implement a number of provisions in its recently adopted SCR 2106, which, inter alia, emphasizes the importance of the role of civil society in the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda (OPs 11, 12, 19, 20, 21); the importance of women, peace and security throughout the work of the Council, including in mandate renewals (OP 5); and numerous provisions to address sexual violence in conflict.

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