Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the United Nations resolution on women, peace and security, a recent regional forum in Tokyo concluded that more robust implementation is needed to include more women in peacekeeping processes.
The U.N. Security Council in 2000 addressed for the first time the concept that women and girls are affected differently and disproportionately in wars and conflicts, compared with men and boys.
Because women and girls are likely to be targeted for specific kinds of violence, including sexual attacks, the Security Council recognized the importance of having women participate equally in peace-building. In October 2000, the U.N. unanimously adopted Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.