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Security Council LIVE: Open debate on women, peace and security

The UN Security Council held an open debate on women, peace and security, as part of an ongoing initiative based on a 25-year-old resolution. The discussion followed the release of the Secretary-General's latest report, which highlights that in 2024, women constituted only seven percent of negotiators globally, with nearly nine out of 10 negotiation processes lacking any female participants.

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17 June 2026

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The UN Security Council has been meeting in New York for its annual open debate on women, peace and security, in line with a 25-year-old resolution on the issue. The Secretary-General’s most recent report shows that in 2024, women made up only seven percent of negotiators on average worldwide, and nearly nine out of 10 negotiation tracks included no women negotiators at all . Follow live coverage below, and for daily coverage, check out our full meetings coverage here .

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Security Council LIVE: Open debate on women, peace and security

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