The UN’s Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda is reportedly at a critical juncture, struggling to close the gap between its goals and their practical execution. Despite the framework being vital for women’s advocacy, their participation in formal peace negotiations and treaty processes remains marginal. Multilateral discussions have seen repeated attempts by some states to excise references to gender-based violence, signaling a potential retreat from original WPS commitments. Activists demand renewed global commitment to ensure women’s full and equal inclusion in all global decision-making.
November 17, 2025 aljazeera.com