ASEAN-Australian Women, Peace and Security Dialogue

The United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda has emerged over the past decade and a half as a significant cross-cutting thematic program for achieving global peace and security.

The United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda has emerged over the past decade and a half as a significant cross-cutting thematic program for achieving global peace and security. Its significance lies not just in its recognition of the unique impact that conflict has upon women and girls, but also in its advocacy for the inclusion of women in conflict prevention, transition and peace processes. Growing research demonstrates that women’s participation – particularly in leadership roles – increases the likelihood of achieving sustainable peace and security.