For all women's rights,
in every corner of the world.

As we have seen Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine unfold in front of our eyes, it has become clear that the response from the international community in terms of diplomatic sanctions and international aid has been largely gender blind. In this paper we provide our recommendations to the international community on how the commitments in the Women, Peace and Security agenda can be upheld, how to secure the protection needs of women and girls as well as their roles as actors for sustainable peace.

In the year 2000, the groundbreaking resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was adopted by the UN Security Council. A landmark victory for the women’s movement. 20 years down the road, the study “A Right Not A Gift” showcases women’s championship for building feminist peace, and identifies the potentials and shortcomings of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.