Women, Peace and Security
A Member's Guide to Action and Information

Resources and Reading

NFAs should urge all members to review a copy of the study handbook, "Women, Peace and Security" from Peace Women
http://www.peacewomen.org/publications_home.php

Useful links to help educate you regarding Women and Peace:

WG website www.wg-usa.org
International Federation University Women www.ifuw.org
UN website www.unwomen.org
Women International League on Peace and Freedom www.wilpf.org
NGO Working Group on Women
Peace and Security www.womenpeacesecurity.org
Women’s Actions for New Directions www.WAND.org
Speech by Secretary of the State, Hilary Clinton, www.usstatebpa@subscriptions.fcg.gov
US Government National Action Plan (NAP) www.usgov.org

Hillary Clinton's speech of December 19, 2011 outlines the main ideas in the new US National Action Plan for implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

To understand what this resolution and action plan are all about go to: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/12/179160.htm

Video - PBS video Series “Women, War and Peace.”

WG has purchased the PBS video Series “Women, War and Peace.”

Upon request, this is available for group presentations.
Contact: Susan Halstrick shalstrick@comcast.net

Video
"From Fear to Freedom: Ending Violence Against Women"
It is now available on-line: http://www.learningpartnership.org/vaw-film