Context:

In 2000, the UNSC adopted Resolution 1325. Its goal is to seek to involve women in crisis prevention, conflict resolution, and the consolidation of peace while protecting them from sexual violence in armed conflicts.

Implementing this resolution in practice remains a challenge in Yemen. Women have fewer opportunities to participate in political processes than men. Meanwhile, women are particularly affected by conflict situations and face numerous instances of discrimination.

Objective: In line with Resolution 1325, European Conclusions on Women, Peace, and Security Strategy (WPS) (EU’s strategic approach 2018), the EU’s Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security 2019-2024,  and so on, enhance women’s long-term political participation and influence in Yemeni peace efforts.

Approach: Promoting the participation of women in peace and political processes to foster long-term peace in Yemen. Working within the EU’s Women, Peace, and Security Strategy (WPS) and the EU’s Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security 2019-2024 (European Commission and EEAS plus with UN effort).

Executive Summary:

This study examines the role of the EU in Yemen in implementing the Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security inspired by Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000), which affirmed that gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential to achieving global peace and security. This resolution was followed by other Security Council resolutions on preventing gender-based violence, prosecuting its perpetrators, and protecting women in times of peace and conflict. Since 2000, many regional discussions have been about women, peace, and security. The most important is the European Union, which has adopted many strategies, such as the EU’s Strategic Approach 2018 and the EU’s Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security 2019-2024, and other strategies that are no less important than the others (Table1+4). This study is based on the argument that the EU’s commitment to UNSCR 1325 and its strategies on women will support the participation of Yemeni women in the peace process. The study proposes a new model for implementing the plan in Yemen through three dimensions: Working closely with the UN and pressing for a more inclusive approach with the participation of Yemeni women in high-level meetings), methodologies (Table 1), and work tools (approaches).

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