Women's Platform
@womensplatformni.bsky.social
We work to amplify the voices of women and girls in Northern Ireland,support women to use international human rights frameworks, & advocate for a gender equal society based on human rights frameworks.Charity no NIC108453.
https://linktr.ee/womensplatformni
https://linktr.ee/womensplatformni
New UN Women report warns that aid cuts are exacerbating impunity, increasing risks for women & girls, & undermining decades of progress, putting SDG 5: Gender Equality, at serious risk. We need urgent, sustained investment & stronger feminist movements. Report linked below 👇
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
New UN Women report warns that aid cuts are exacerbating impunity, increasing risks for women & girls, & undermining decades of progress, putting SDG 5: Gender Equality, at serious risk. We need urgent, sustained investment & stronger feminist movements. Report linked below 👇
New #UNWomen report shows how global aid cuts are hitting women’s orgs & services.Aid cuts are forcing women’s orgs to scale back life-saving services & stop prevention programs.Nearly 90% report reduced access for women & girls
Link www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/act
Link www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/act
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
New #UNWomen report shows how global aid cuts are hitting women’s orgs & services.Aid cuts are forcing women’s orgs to scale back life-saving services & stop prevention programs.Nearly 90% report reduced access for women & girls
Link www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/act
Link www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/act
1 in 3 women globally face violence. Progress is stalling, and women’s rights organistions are on the frontlines, providing support and fighting back despite financial crises and growing threats. Read more (UN report) here: knowledge.unwomen.org/sites/defaul...
#VAWG #WomensRights #WomensPlatformNI
#VAWG #WomensRights #WomensPlatformNI
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
1 in 3 women globally face violence. Progress is stalling, and women’s rights organistions are on the frontlines, providing support and fighting back despite financial crises and growing threats. Read more (UN report) here: knowledge.unwomen.org/sites/defaul...
#VAWG #WomensRights #WomensPlatformNI
#VAWG #WomensRights #WomensPlatformNI
We want to share the new @wrda-team.bsky.social toolkit, launched by Megan McClure Botha 🙌 at our Oct All‑Party Group meeting.It helps leaders push back against far‑right weaponisation of EVAWG campaigns.Includes messaging frameworks, media guidance, key facts & more. Email info@wrda.net to access.
November 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We want to share the new @wrda-team.bsky.social toolkit, launched by Megan McClure Botha 🙌 at our Oct All‑Party Group meeting.It helps leaders push back against far‑right weaponisation of EVAWG campaigns.Includes messaging frameworks, media guidance, key facts & more. Email info@wrda.net to access.
The UN’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, set out in UNSCR 1325, was meant to put women at the centre of peacebuilding but is often sidelined.
With conflicts at their highest since 1946, feminist antimilitarist voices are more vital than ever. #WPS #UNSCR1325 #FeministPeace #WomensPlatformNI
With conflicts at their highest since 1946, feminist antimilitarist voices are more vital than ever. #WPS #UNSCR1325 #FeministPeace #WomensPlatformNI
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The UN’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, set out in UNSCR 1325, was meant to put women at the centre of peacebuilding but is often sidelined.
With conflicts at their highest since 1946, feminist antimilitarist voices are more vital than ever. #WPS #UNSCR1325 #FeministPeace #WomensPlatformNI
With conflicts at their highest since 1946, feminist antimilitarist voices are more vital than ever. #WPS #UNSCR1325 #FeministPeace #WomensPlatformNI
Civil society remains indispensable: it drove the adoption of Resolution 1325, sustains its agenda, & continues to demand accountability and results.Without this pressure, the resolution risks losing substance. Defending the Women, Peace & Security Agenda is more urgent than ever #WomenPeaceSecurity
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Civil society remains indispensable: it drove the adoption of Resolution 1325, sustains its agenda, & continues to demand accountability and results.Without this pressure, the resolution risks losing substance. Defending the Women, Peace & Security Agenda is more urgent than ever #WomenPeaceSecurity
Many challenges remain for the WPS Agenda.
Laws haven’t transformed women’s lives in conflict.
Sexual violence continues with impunity, and participation in peace processes is still limited.To achieve sustainable peace, WPS must shift beyond securitisation to a truly feminist approach. #WPS
Laws haven’t transformed women’s lives in conflict.
Sexual violence continues with impunity, and participation in peace processes is still limited.To achieve sustainable peace, WPS must shift beyond securitisation to a truly feminist approach. #WPS
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Many challenges remain for the WPS Agenda.
Laws haven’t transformed women’s lives in conflict.
Sexual violence continues with impunity, and participation in peace processes is still limited.To achieve sustainable peace, WPS must shift beyond securitisation to a truly feminist approach. #WPS
Laws haven’t transformed women’s lives in conflict.
Sexual violence continues with impunity, and participation in peace processes is still limited.To achieve sustainable peace, WPS must shift beyond securitisation to a truly feminist approach. #WPS
The Women, Peace & Security (WPS) agenda, born from UN Resolution 1325, recognises women as vital to preventing conflict and building peace.
But civil society, especially women’s organisations, remains underfunded. It’s time to shift resources from hard security to sustainable, people-powered peace.
But civil society, especially women’s organisations, remains underfunded. It’s time to shift resources from hard security to sustainable, people-powered peace.
October 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The Women, Peace & Security (WPS) agenda, born from UN Resolution 1325, recognises women as vital to preventing conflict and building peace.
But civil society, especially women’s organisations, remains underfunded. It’s time to shift resources from hard security to sustainable, people-powered peace.
But civil society, especially women’s organisations, remains underfunded. It’s time to shift resources from hard security to sustainable, people-powered peace.
Key Lessons continued: 25 YEARS OF #WPS
✔️ Sustained support for women peacebuilders keeps women’s rights central to diplomacy.
✔️ Women’s leadership — especially young women — is key to prevention, resolution & lasting peace.
#WomenPlatformNI #UNSCR1325 #Peacebuilding #GenderEquality
✔️ Sustained support for women peacebuilders keeps women’s rights central to diplomacy.
✔️ Women’s leadership — especially young women — is key to prevention, resolution & lasting peace.
#WomenPlatformNI #UNSCR1325 #Peacebuilding #GenderEquality
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Key Lessons continued: 25 YEARS OF #WPS
✔️ Sustained support for women peacebuilders keeps women’s rights central to diplomacy.
✔️ Women’s leadership — especially young women — is key to prevention, resolution & lasting peace.
#WomenPlatformNI #UNSCR1325 #Peacebuilding #GenderEquality
✔️ Sustained support for women peacebuilders keeps women’s rights central to diplomacy.
✔️ Women’s leadership — especially young women — is key to prevention, resolution & lasting peace.
#WomenPlatformNI #UNSCR1325 #Peacebuilding #GenderEquality
Some key lessonS from 25 years of #WPS? ⚠️ Soft security matters. Progress under #UNSCR1325 risks being undermined by growing focus on hard security. ⚠️ Gendered disinformation is a real threat. Strong networks, online safety training & inclusion in National Action Plans are key.#WomenPlatformNI
October 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Some key lessonS from 25 years of #WPS? ⚠️ Soft security matters. Progress under #UNSCR1325 risks being undermined by growing focus on hard security. ⚠️ Gendered disinformation is a real threat. Strong networks, online safety training & inclusion in National Action Plans are key.#WomenPlatformNI
As the world reflects on 25 years of the Women, Peace & Security agenda, and looks to the next decade, the message is clear: lasting peace depends on women’s leadership. When women lead, peace follows. 📷: © UN Photo/UN7742214 — General Assembly, Welcome to USA Ceremony, New York, 23 October 1946
October 15, 2025 at 6:39 AM
As the world reflects on 25 years of the Women, Peace & Security agenda, and looks to the next decade, the message is clear: lasting peace depends on women’s leadership. When women lead, peace follows. 📷: © UN Photo/UN7742214 — General Assembly, Welcome to USA Ceremony, New York, 23 October 1946
2025 marks 25 years since the UN adopted the Women, Peace & Security agenda, recognising women’s essential roles in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, & recovery. The anniversary offers a chance to reflect on progress, confront persistent gaps, & push for more accountable action in the years ahead
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
2025 marks 25 years since the UN adopted the Women, Peace & Security agenda, recognising women’s essential roles in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, & recovery. The anniversary offers a chance to reflect on progress, confront persistent gaps, & push for more accountable action in the years ahead
When women lead, peace follows. We echo @unwomenchief Sima Bahous: this is no time for commemoration, it’s time to refocus, recommit & deliver on #WPS & #UNSCR1325.Gaza’s women face unimaginable suffering.We welcome @unitednations aid, but lasting peace demands women at the table .
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
When women lead, peace follows. We echo @unwomenchief Sima Bahous: this is no time for commemoration, it’s time to refocus, recommit & deliver on #WPS & #UNSCR1325.Gaza’s women face unimaginable suffering.We welcome @unitednations aid, but lasting peace demands women at the table .
As we reflect on UNSCR 1325, 4 key aspects of #WomenPeaceSecurity remain clear:
1️⃣ Women’s Role
2️⃣ Disproportionate Impact
3️⃣ Protection
4️⃣ Participation
✨ Friday RECAP: peace is stronger when women are at the table!
#UNSCR1325 #WPS #Peacebuilding #GenderEquality #WomensPlatformNI
1️⃣ Women’s Role
2️⃣ Disproportionate Impact
3️⃣ Protection
4️⃣ Participation
✨ Friday RECAP: peace is stronger when women are at the table!
#UNSCR1325 #WPS #Peacebuilding #GenderEquality #WomensPlatformNI
October 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
As we reflect on UNSCR 1325, 4 key aspects of #WomenPeaceSecurity remain clear:
1️⃣ Women’s Role
2️⃣ Disproportionate Impact
3️⃣ Protection
4️⃣ Participation
✨ Friday RECAP: peace is stronger when women are at the table!
#UNSCR1325 #WPS #Peacebuilding #GenderEquality #WomensPlatformNI
1️⃣ Women’s Role
2️⃣ Disproportionate Impact
3️⃣ Protection
4️⃣ Participation
✨ Friday RECAP: peace is stronger when women are at the table!
#UNSCR1325 #WPS #Peacebuilding #GenderEquality #WomensPlatformNI
Adopted on 31 Oct 2000, UN Resolution 1325 recognised women’s vital role in preventing and resolving conflicts. It highlighted their contributions to peace talks, peacekeeping, humanitarian action, and recovery — and called for their full participation in all peace and security efforts. #WPS25
October 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Adopted on 31 Oct 2000, UN Resolution 1325 recognised women’s vital role in preventing and resolving conflicts. It highlighted their contributions to peace talks, peacekeeping, humanitarian action, and recovery — and called for their full participation in all peace and security efforts. #WPS25
In Oct 2025, the UN marks 25 yrs of Resolution 1325, which launched the Women, Peace & Security agenda. The anniversary is both recognition of hard-won advocacy and a call for stronger global action to ensure women — especially those in conflict — are central to WPS. #UNSCR1325 #WomenPeaceSecurity
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
In Oct 2025, the UN marks 25 yrs of Resolution 1325, which launched the Women, Peace & Security agenda. The anniversary is both recognition of hard-won advocacy and a call for stronger global action to ensure women — especially those in conflict — are central to WPS. #UNSCR1325 #WomenPeaceSecurity
Women face the sharpest edge of conflict and climate crisis. In 2024, 676M lived near deadly conflict. By 2050, climate change could push 158M more into poverty—yet women remain sidelined in peace and climate planning. Read More: www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
October 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Women face the sharpest edge of conflict and climate crisis. In 2024, 676M lived near deadly conflict. By 2050, climate change could push 158M more into poverty—yet women remain sidelined in peace and climate planning. Read More: www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
In 2024, 26.1% of women faced hunger vs 24.2% of men — that’s 64M more women. Women also spend 3 more years in poor health. By 2030, 1 in 3 women of reproductive age could live with anaemia..A society is only as strong as the health of its women.
🔗 www.who.int/data/gho/pub...
🔗 www.who.int/data/gho/pub...
September 29, 2025 at 6:39 AM
In 2024, 26.1% of women faced hunger vs 24.2% of men — that’s 64M more women. Women also spend 3 more years in poor health. By 2030, 1 in 3 women of reproductive age could live with anaemia..A society is only as strong as the health of its women.
🔗 www.who.int/data/gho/pub...
🔗 www.who.int/data/gho/pub...
10% of women still live in extreme poverty. Without urgent action, 351M could be trapped by 2030. Women shoulder unpaid care, are locked out of land, jobs & finance. Investing in women could cut poverty to 2.7% by 2050—the smartest, fastest growth strategy. #TheGenderSnapshot2025
September 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
10% of women still live in extreme poverty. Without urgent action, 351M could be trapped by 2030. Women shoulder unpaid care, are locked out of land, jobs & finance. Investing in women could cut poverty to 2.7% by 2050—the smartest, fastest growth strategy. #TheGenderSnapshot2025
The numbers don’t lie — The Gender Snapshot 2025 shows progress for women is under threat. Poverty, hunger, war, climate disasters & backlash against feminism are eroding gains that took a generation to win.
Equality is still possible — but only if we invest now.
www.unwomen.org/en/resources...
Equality is still possible — but only if we invest now.
www.unwomen.org/en/resources...
September 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The numbers don’t lie — The Gender Snapshot 2025 shows progress for women is under threat. Poverty, hunger, war, climate disasters & backlash against feminism are eroding gains that took a generation to win.
Equality is still possible — but only if we invest now.
www.unwomen.org/en/resources...
Equality is still possible — but only if we invest now.
www.unwomen.org/en/resources...
The countdown to 2030 is on — & the clock is ticking.
2025 is a crossroads: deeper poverty and setbacks, or progress and equality.
The Gender Snapshot '25 shows both the cost of failure & the gains within reach.
Report: unstats.un.org/sdgs/gender-...
Explainer: www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
2025 is a crossroads: deeper poverty and setbacks, or progress and equality.
The Gender Snapshot '25 shows both the cost of failure & the gains within reach.
Report: unstats.un.org/sdgs/gender-...
Explainer: www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
September 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The countdown to 2030 is on — & the clock is ticking.
2025 is a crossroads: deeper poverty and setbacks, or progress and equality.
The Gender Snapshot '25 shows both the cost of failure & the gains within reach.
Report: unstats.un.org/sdgs/gender-...
Explainer: www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
2025 is a crossroads: deeper poverty and setbacks, or progress and equality.
The Gender Snapshot '25 shows both the cost of failure & the gains within reach.
Report: unstats.un.org/sdgs/gender-...
Explainer: www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
Tech is reshaping how violence against women & girls plays out online. Misogyny, AI-fuelled disinfo & the “manosphere” are driving hate & harassment. We must act to protect rights & safety. (Full PDF Report in #linkinbio)
#WomensPlatformNI #EndVAW #StopMisogyny
#WomensPlatformNI #EndVAW #StopMisogyny
September 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Tech is reshaping how violence against women & girls plays out online. Misogyny, AI-fuelled disinfo & the “manosphere” are driving hate & harassment. We must act to protect rights & safety. (Full PDF Report in #linkinbio)
#WomensPlatformNI #EndVAW #StopMisogyny
#WomensPlatformNI #EndVAW #StopMisogyny
What safeguards human rights defenders internationally?
UDHR (1948): right to public life
ICCPR (1966): right to take part in public affairs
CEDAW (1979): right to equal, non-discriminatory participation
HRD Declaration (1998): right to defend rights individually & collectively #knowyourrights!
UDHR (1948): right to public life
ICCPR (1966): right to take part in public affairs
CEDAW (1979): right to equal, non-discriminatory participation
HRD Declaration (1998): right to defend rights individually & collectively #knowyourrights!
September 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What safeguards human rights defenders internationally?
UDHR (1948): right to public life
ICCPR (1966): right to take part in public affairs
CEDAW (1979): right to equal, non-discriminatory participation
HRD Declaration (1998): right to defend rights individually & collectively #knowyourrights!
UDHR (1948): right to public life
ICCPR (1966): right to take part in public affairs
CEDAW (1979): right to equal, non-discriminatory participation
HRD Declaration (1998): right to defend rights individually & collectively #knowyourrights!
Violence, including sexual violence, is used to silence women human rights defenders and limit their participation. This targeting comes amid declining funding for women’s rights. 📷 Protest against Gender Based violence in Ecuador: UN Women/Johis Alarcón 📷
September 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Violence, including sexual violence, is used to silence women human rights defenders and limit their participation. This targeting comes amid declining funding for women’s rights. 📷 Protest against Gender Based violence in Ecuador: UN Women/Johis Alarcón 📷