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Status of Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region and the Horn of Africa - A Joint Implementation Advocacy Strategy December 2022
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was adopted by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the 31st of October 2000. Resolution 1325 seeks to address critical issues emerging in wars and armed conflicts regarding the welfare of women and the girl child. In its recognition that women are one of the groups that are most adversely affected by armed conflicts, UNSC stipulated measures that are to guide parties in armed conflicts, United Nations Peace Keeping Operations, as well as other actors who may seek to intervene in armed conflicts (UNSCR 2000). The UNSCR 2250 was adopted on 9th of December 2015 being one of its kind with its recognition of youth as vital players in society who must be included in all matters of decision making at the local, national, regional and international levels (UNSCR 2250, 2015). Participation of young people is especially critical in efforts to counter armed conflicts, terrorism and other forms of violent extremisms which contribute to the disruption of social life and political stability. UNSC Resolution 2250 (2015) calls upon member states to establish integrated mechanisms for the meaningful participation of youth in peace processes and conflict resolution (UNSCR 2250, ibid).