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Pillars

Explore our toolkit guide to implementing the key pillars of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325: Participation, Protection, Prevention, Relief and Recovery and their application in Northern Ireland.

Gender Inequality

The women’s movement has been key to peace but sidelined in formal peace-building in Northern Ireland.

Participation

Feminism empowers women in public life and decision-making, enhancing democratic processes.

Prevention

Women’s participation in conflict prevention and resolution must be valued, developed, and safeguarded.

Protection

Women face power inequalities and must be protected from violence and injustices.

Promotion

True peace-building requires promotion of women's human rights into all areas of governance.

Timeline

Women's critical role in peace-building is often overlooked. Explore the evolution of women's rights in Northern Ireland and internationally from the 19th century to today.

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