International Conference on Women, Peace and Security

The Philippines will host an International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security on 28-30 October 2024 in Manila with the theme, “Forging Collaboration and Convergence for Advancing Women, Peace, and Security”.

The conference is to serve as an international stocktaking on the implementation of the women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda ahead of the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325). It aims to contribute to efforts to carve pathways and develop collaborative strategies for overcoming barriers to women’s full and meaningful participation in peacemaking and the mainstreaming of gender in the promotion of peace and security.

The conference will have two parts:

• Ministerial/High-Level Segment (Day 1) – The Ministerial Segment will serve as the primary platform for government stakeholders to review and assess the implementation of the WPS agenda since the adoption of UNSCR1325, while also strengthening consensus toward the common goal of advancing solutions to challenges in the meaningful participation of women in peace and security. An Outcome Document will be adopted at the end of the session.
• Thematic Discussions (Days 2 and 3) – Four Thematic Sessions will delve into best practices and visions on the policy and practical aspects of the implementation of the WPS agenda, including in relation to emerging issues. A Special Forum will highlight the role of multi-stakeholder and cross-regional partnerships.