Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Africa

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About the Course: While informative for any student interested in the topic, this course was specially designed for those who work in the area of peace and security at the national or regional levels in Africa and require a practical tool to support the implementation of the women, peace, and security agenda. The first three lessons broadly focus on the role the United Nations plays in promoting peace and security, highlighting the importance of employing a gender perspective in the field and the role of United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions. Within this context, Lessons 4 and 5 highlight the challenges and priorities specific to Africa. Finally, Lesson 6 examines the role of regional and subregional organizations in facilitating the national implementation of the resolutions.

The updated edition of this course covers best practices for gender mainstreaming within a mission, recent National Action Plans across Africa, and evolving strategies for enhancing women’s meaningful political participation in the region. Six lessons, 195 pages.

This course was developed by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in collaboration with POTI.

The Institute thanks Jennifer Wittwer, CSM, and Colonel (Retired) Jesus Ignacio Gil Ruiz for their valuable contributions to this course.

Number of pages: 195 [English]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [23-12-2021]

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À propos du cours : Bien qu'informatif pour tout étudiant intéressé par le sujet, ce cours a été spécialement conçu pour ceux qui travaillent dans le domaine de la paix et de la sécurité aux niveaux national ou régional en Afrique et qui ont besoin d'un outil pratique pour soutenir la mise en œuvre de l'initiative femmes, paix et programme de sécurité. Les trois premières leçons portent globalement sur le rôle que joue l'ONU dans la promotion de la paix et de la sécurité, soulignant l'importance d'employer une perspective de genre sur le terrain et le rôle de la résolution 1325 (2000) du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies et des résolutions ultérieures. Dans ce contexte, les Leçons 4 et 5 mettent en évidence les défis et les priorités spécifiques à l'Afrique. Enfin, la Leçon 6 examine le rôle des organisations régionales et sous-régionales dans la facilitation de la mise en œuvre nationale des résolutions.

L'édition mise à jour de ce cours couvre les meilleures pratiques pour l'intégration du genre dans une mission, les récents plans d'action nationaux à travers l'Afrique et l'évolution des stratégies pour renforcer la participation politique significative des femmes dans la région. Six leçons, 195 pages.

Ce cours a été développé par l'Entité des Nations Unies pour l'égalité des sexes et l'autonomisation des femmes (ONU Femmes) en collaboration avec le POTI.

L'Institut remercie Jennifer Wittwer, CSM, et le Colonel (à la retraite) Jesus Ignacio Gil Ruiz pour leurs précieuses contributions à ce cours.

Number of pages: 217 [French]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [03-03-2022]

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Date Submitted: 19-07-2025

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"I really appreciate the roles of the women in promoting peace and security in Africa"

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Date Submitted: 17-07-2025

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"The materials are well-organized, and the quizzes reinforce learning effectively. However, the course would benefit from more field-based examples, role-specific guidance, and practical applications related to real-life challenges in peace operations. Overall, it is a valuable and timely course that enhances awareness and capacity to address gender issues in conflict and post-conflict settings."

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Date Submitted: 13-07-2025

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"as a compassionate humanitarian who is trained to respond to emergencies, this course will enable me to identify vulnerabilities in women and offer the necessary help needed"

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