Statement from WILPF Democratic Republic of Congo to the CEDAW Committee
The proliferation and flow of small arms in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) feeds armed groups and accentuates the instances of sexual violence, criminality and insecurity. According to the […]
WILPF’s Recommendations for the Second Universal Periodic Review of Germany
WILPF welcomes the recent adoption in December 2012 by Germany of a National Action Plan (NAP) implementing the UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Whilst recognising this, and […]
WILPF’s Recommendations for the Universal Periodic Review of Colombia
The recent constitutional reform that extends military jurisdiction will lead to impunity and several human rights violations as stated in the report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (HCHR). […]
A General Mechanism for Cases of Non-cooperation with the Universal Periodic Review
On the 29th of January a State did not attend the Council for its Universal Periodic Review, setting a dangerous precedent which must be redressed by the Human Rights Council. […]
Responsibility of Japan for military sexual slavery
The following is a joint statement by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and the Women’s Active Museum on War and Peace (WAM), delivered on the occasion […]
Call for Accountability of Private Military and Security Companies
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes the report of the Inter-governmental Working Group on Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs), in particular the multiple references to the serious […]
Call for a Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) organised a Seminar on Human Rights and Climate Change following the September 2011 United Nations Human Rights Council […]
WILPF’s recommendations for the second Universal Periodic Review of Israel
Arms trade Poorly regulated or irresponsible arms transfers have a destabilizing effect on conflict regions. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and other conventional weapons fuels armed […]
Elimination and Prevention of all Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls
In March 2013, WILPF International and WILPFers from all around the world are participating in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a functional Commission of the United Nations […]
Defend a Valuable Human Rights Mechanism for All
The State of Israel announced its decision to ‘suspend its cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Human Rights Council (HRC) and its subsequent […]