Thank you for joining "The Power of WPS", hosted by Namibia with UN Women, AU, & the WPS-HA Compact. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to harness collective action on #WPS across regions and generations. Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in advancing #UNSCR1325.

As we reflect on 25 years of #UNSCR1325, let us remember that women are not only entitled to an equal role in peace and security, but that peace and security are more sustainable when they have a seat at the table.

"When women are involved & included meaningfully & safely in peace processes, peace outcomes last longer because WPS principles are at work" - @hwillbright, WPS-HA Compact lead. 25 years after #UNSCR1325, we’re moving ahead towards long-term peace #ForALLWomenAndGirls #WPSat25

27/10/25,NY: Hon. Dr. Emma Kantema, Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare-Namibia, was joined by HE Amina J. Mohammed, UN-DSG, HE Annalena Baerbock, P-UNGA, HE Sima Bahous, ED-UN-Women, & Amb. Liberata Mulamula, AUC Special Envoy on WPS, in commemorating UNSCR1325@25.

🇵🇭 PH joins the #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS side event organized by @NamibiaUN, @AfricanUnionUN & @UN_Women to mark 25 years of #UNSCR1325, stressing the need for women’s full, equal & meaningful participation in peace, political & humanitarian processes. @DFAPHL

Honored to join H.E. Emma Kantema, Minister of Gender Equality of Namibia, and #WPS-HA compact members to mark 25 years of #UNSCR1325 pioneered by #Namibia. Together, we will work to ensure that peace is built with women, by women, for all.

“25 years later, we recognize both the successes of #UNSCR1325 and the continued urgency of its implementation in today’s global landscape. This makes collaboration among networks more essential than ever.” Today, our Executive Director @melsanousi1 spoke at “The Power of WPS:

Turning commitments into action: 🇦🇹 contributes financially & politically to the @WPSHACompact account, advancing the #WPS agenda ahead of the 2026 report. Austria’s #UNSC 2027-28 candidacy aims to strengthen accountability and ensure women have a seat at every negotiation table.

@WPSHACompact @NamibiaUN @e_kantema @AminaJMohammed @UN_PGA @unwomenchief @_AfricanUnion @BinetaDOfficial Thank you to the co-hosts for the very powerful event on WPS today. The power of the Security Council Resolution 1325!

Women and young women mediators are the bridge between conflict and reconciliation. They understand the realities on the ground and carry the courage to turn pain into purpose. Their inclusion is not symbolic, it is essential for peace that endures. #ThePowerOfWPS #WPSWeek

During the event on "Advancing Inclusive Decision-Making in Peace & Security" by @WPSHACompact, GNWP’s🟣 Sr. Program Director @jnariogalace highlighted the power of networks to advance #WPS by: 🔹#Localizing1325 in 🇵🇭🇵🇬 🔹Elevating #YoungWomenLead in 🇧🇩 🔹Promoting dialogue

#HappeningToday - join us to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of #UNSCR1325. 🇳🇦Namibia, the WPS-HA Compact Board Chair, is convening an event with Compact Signatories to reaffirm the collective action of the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda. 📺Watch here: https://t.co/98G0ODrOiv

Women still largely excluded from peace processes

As Chair of the Board of the WPS-HA Compact, Namibia, is convening an event with Compact Signatories to reaffirm women’s leadership in peace and security, celebrate progress, and drive collective action for the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda.   Register here: https://t.co/z4IOpnix8O

🇳🇦 We are BACK IN WINDHOEK! @Amb_Mulamula joins Namibian President Dr. @Netumbondaitwah to mark 25 Yrs of #UNSCR1325. This return to the starting point honors the legacy & reignites our commitment to the #WPSAgenda. Follow for updates! #WPSinAfrica #AfricaUnion

Japan and Norway co-chair Women, Peace, Security Focal Points Network. Thank you UN Women, and more than 60 governments and regional organisations for your participation and strong commitment to the WPS agenda and multilateralism 🇯🇵&🇳🇴, thank you #1325 🇳🇦@NorwayMFA @NorwayUN

Today,🇳🇦 Namibia, Chair of the WPS-HA Compact, hosts WPS advocates from Africa and around the world to commemorate the 25th anniversary of #UNSCR1325, reaffirming commitment to women’s participation, protection, prevention, & recovery. #WomenLeadPeaceFollows

At the 25th Anniversary of #UNSCR1325 in Windhoek, leaders reaffirmed the central role of women in building and sustaining peace across Africa. In her address, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia emphasized: “Lasting peace cannot be built without the voices,

Progress on gender equality has been slow & uneven. No nation has achieved full equality for women & girls. Let's be clear: equal rights & opportunities are not partisan issues. Leaders must speak out, act & deliver the equality our world so sorely needs.

"Through the Compact, we’ve been able to reach more partners on the ground" @LScarpitta_OSCE, Senior Adviser on Gender Issues at @OSCE—the world’s largest regional security organization & a #WPSHACompact Catalytic Member & Signatory—shares her reflections on the Compact’s impact