Watch: “We have to regain the momentum of 1325, rooted in human rights and social justice”

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I am deeply concerned with the securitization of the women, peace and security agenda - moving it away from its roots in human rights and social justice.

Radhika Coomaraswamy, lead author of the Global Study on the Implementation of Resolution 1325 gave the keynote address at the recent Karama and Arab Regional Network for Women, Peace and Security.

Radhika emphasized the history of the women, peace and security agenda and its roots in human rights and social justice, warning against the further focus on security. Watch her full address and Q&A session above.

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