Instruments of gender promotion:

Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security

The prevention of violence against women by promoting women's rights, entitlements and law enforcement, including:

• The prosecution of war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and other violations of international rights;
• Respect for the humanitarian and civil nature of refugee camps;
• Exclusion of sexual violence-related crimes from amnesty agreements, because they may fall under crimes against humanity, war crimes or genocide;
• Strengthening women's rights in accordance with national legislations;
• The support for initiatives aimed at promoting peace and conflict resolution processes led by women at the local level.

The integration of the gender dimension in peace operations, including

• Appointing gender advisers in all United Nations peace operations;
• Taking into account the specific needs of women and girls in formulating and developing policies at all levels;
• Integrating the perspectives, contributions and experiences of women's organisations in the development of policies and programmes.