Thread by @emkenney

@UN_Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen briefs the Security Council on the anniversary of resolution 1325: despite good initiatives and progress, we are still falling short! #WomenPeacePower

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In #Nigeria, 250 girls disappeared from a school, in the most shocking act of provocation. And the world failed to #BringBackOurGirls.

We had to wait until last year to see the first successful conviction for sexual and gender-based violence at the International Criminal Court.

The percentage of funding dedicated to advancing gender equality has declined to 4.5% in conflict settings.