Pillar
Protection
Women face power inequalities and must be protected from violence and injustices.
Last updated: Mon Apr 07 2025
Women and girls face many barriers to accessing justice, including discrimination, overloaded criminal and family justice systems, lack of legal aid, and other systemic barriers.
The protection pillar of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325) focuses on improving safety, well-being and legal protections of women and girls. It also highlights the needs of refugees and internally displaced women and girls as a result of conflict.
In this pillar, discover tools to help access justice for women and girls.