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Issue Papers

The Australian Civil Society Coalition on Women Peace and Security commissioned the writing of thematically focused Issue Papers to inform the development of Australia’s second National Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2nd NAP) and to advance the discussion on women, peace and security in Australia. These Issue Papers build on key themes outlined in “Listening to Women’s Voice and Making the Connections to the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Fifth Report of the Annual Civil Society Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security.”

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OUR WORK

The Australian Civil Society Coalition on Women, Peace and Security (‘the Coalition’) is a non-partisan and independent coalition of civil society organisations, networks and individuals working to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in Australia, Asia and the Pacific region and globally.

The Australian Civil Society Coalition on Women Peace and Security brings together activists, feminists, practitioners, humanitarian actors and those with first-hand experience working in the frontline on issues relating to women, peace and security. Coalition members have wide ranging expertise in gender and peace.

Education & Public Engagement

Share and disseminate information on the implementation of Australia’s and international commitments to the United Nations’ Women Peace and Security agenda.

Policy & Advocacy

Provide evidence-based advice and critical input to the Commonwealth government and International Institutions on issues related to women, peace and security.

Monitoring & Analysis

Monitor the implementation of the Australian National Action plan on UNSCR 1325 and other international commitments made by the Australian government on issues related to women, peace and security.

PUBLICATIONS

Reports of the Annual Civil Society Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security capture key discussions between civil society, government and policy makers on women, peace and security and to contribute to effective implementation of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. The Coalition also commissions articles that serve as think-pieces to advance the women peace and security agenda.

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JOIN THE COALITION

Membership is by application. To request to join the Coalition please complete the application form below. Organisations, networks and individuals requesting membership must fit the following criteria:

A civil society organisation, network or individual advocating for women’s rights and empowerment in issues related to women, peace and security.

Experience and knowledge of UNSCR 1325 and related UN resolutions and the Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

Members must attend all scheduled meetings (members may provide information by email in lieu of attending or nominate a proxy to attend).

Members must agree to champion the Coalition within and outside of existing networks.

In the case of civil society organisations and networks:
- One representative who will be able to commit to attending quarterly Coalition meetings and contribute substantively to the Coalition’s work.
- A second staff member to act as secondary representative on the Coalition.
- Member organisations must confirm in writing their two representatives to the Coalition.

Membership requests will be assessed by the Coalition Steering Committee. Membership may be withdrawn if members fail to meet the above criteria, including meeting attendance.

All members (with prior approval) will be listed on the Coalition website and will be placed on the Coalition mailing list.

The Coalition meets via teleconference (3-5 pm AEST) four times a year.

2018 meeting dates are: 28 February, 9 May, 8 August, and 7 November.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Individual or Representative of an Organisation or Network

Name of organisation/network

Your Name

Your Email

Primary representative name

Primary representative email

Secondary representative name (organisations only)

Secondary representative email (organisations only)

Please briefly describe your organisation/individual work in relation to women, peace and security.

What is your experience and knowledge of UNSCR 1325 and related resolutions and the Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security?

Do you agree to have your name, or the name of your organisation listed on the Coalition's membership page?

I agree to attend all scheduled Coalition meetings, or to nominate a proxy or provide information via email when I cannot attend I agree to attend all scheduled Coalition meetings, or to nominate a proxy or provide information via email when I cannot attend Yes

I agree to champion the Coalition within and outside of existing networks I agree to champion the Coalition within and outside of existing networks Yes

Do you agree to be added to the Coalition mailing list? Do you agree to be added to the Coalition mailing list? Yes

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