Signe Guro Gilen

Norway Special Envoy for Women Peace and Securty . Co-Chair Women, Peace and Security Humanitarian Compact 2023-25. Focal Point Network WPS 2025

[Signe Guro Gilen @SigneGuro]

@WPSFocalPoints @NorwayAmbNATO @NATOWPS @NorwayMFA @GjerdeIngrid @WPSHACompact @Forsvarsdep
WPS Focal Point Network Conference in Bucharest 7-9 November 2023
First panel: Women in Security Sector
First panelist: Vice Admiral Dedichen
#NAPWPSNorway

[Finland in the OSCE @Finland_OSCE]

Women, Peace and Security is at the core of @OSCE’s mandate. Already 30 states from across the OSCE region have joined the #WPS Roadmap, launched by #OSCE25FI, with concrete actions and results. The commitment is strong, the work continues!

👉 https://t.co/JlOP0aDHka

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

I condemn the massive Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which have caused immense suffering and destruction.
Israel has a duty to protect civilians & civilian infrastructure. I strongly urge the parties to de-escalate and to respect the ceasefire. https://t.co/IJoTzMsg4g

[Siv Cathrine Moe @NorwayAmbKenya]

Norway is concerned by the escalating situation in Somalia’s South West State. We encourage all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to reduce tension, for the benefit of the people in Somalia.

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

When power trumps principle, both small states and great powers suffer.
Borderless challenges can only be contained through binding cooperation.
OpEd signed @akravik79

https://t.co/f1qGlio7BG

[IPUparliament @IPUparliament]

The Women in Politics 2026 map published by the IPU and @UNWomen highlights a concerning trend: women are losing ground in top government positions, and progress in parliamentary representation remains slow.
Read more 📑
➡️https://t.co/P00R2pnKxb

[Signe Guro Gilen @SigneGuro]

Mavic - left too soon, only 64 years young. She achieved however, more than most people. Such a genuine, generous and wise colleague. Worked both on the normativ development of 1325, and on method’s to accelerate the implementation both regionally, nationally and locally. She stood at the frontline. It was a true privilege to co- chair the compact on WPS-HA with Mavic from 2022-2025. The first board meeting took place in Pretoria. @MRensvik

It’s a huge benefit to work together, representing different continents, different governments, regional organisations and civil society. Reporting and sharing best practices- Let’s keep that spirit and honor the memory of Mavic.

[WPS-HA Compact @WPSHACompact]

We are deeply saddened by Mavic's passing. She was a fierce trailblazer for women's rights and the WPS agenda. Committed to action & accountability, she contributed immeasurably to the formation of the Compact and represented GNWP for two years as founding Co-Chair of the Board.

[NorwayUN @NorwayUN]

Norway🇳🇴 welcomes the consensus reached today on the Report of the Special Committee on #PeacekeepingOperations (C34).

The report represents an important contribution to our collective efforts for improved and more efficient peacekeeping operations.

[Siv Cathrine Moe @NorwayAmbKenya]

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌹
To mark the international women’s day we asked Norway’s female ambassadors in Africa for their advice
🇳🇴🇩🇿🇰🇪🇲🇼🇹🇿

[WPS-HA Compact @WPSHACompact]

2025 was a landmark year for the @WPSHACompact

244 signatories. $2.12B invested. 27.5M women & girls reached.

Marking the anniversaries of 25yrs of #WPS & 30yrs of the Beijing Declaration, we are setting the stage for bolder actions ahead.

Read here: https://t.co/1FXEiQ6h79

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

An honour for me to carry the Olympic flag at the opening ceremony of @milanocortina26 with an amazing group of peacemakers — conveying a message of and for humanity, as my city and country proudly welcome athletes and winter sport fans from the world over!

@iocmedia @ComuneMI

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Russia’s continuous attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are leaving people without power in freezing temperatures and costing civilian lives.

This is a stark reminder that the greatest threat to European and transatlantic security is Russia.

Our focus must not drift.

[Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) @LegalActionWW]

#Rohingya survivor delegates supported by LAW witnessed history at the @CIJ_ICJ as the first week of merits hearings in The Gambia v. #Myanmar concluded.

They stand for a community denied citizenship and basic rights, demanding recognition, accountability, and dignity.

With financial support from 🇪🇺 🇨🇦

#AllEyesOnTheRohingya

[WPS Focal Points Network @WPSFocalPoints]

🇹🇿Tanzania joins the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Focal Points Network as the 97th UN Member State, alongside 10 regional organizations.

Now 107 members strong, we’re strengthening partnerships to advance WPS worldwide.

We welcome #Tanzania to the Network.

@jamiismz

[UN Women Jordan @unwomenjordan]

#Jordan’s private sector is proving the business case for gender equality. 2025 WEPs data shows: 56% women hires 58% of firms increased women’s employment 70% improved post-maternity retention +48% women on boards. Inclusive policies are driving performance, governance & growth.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

We Nordic countries, Arctic States and NATO allies, are committed to security, stability and cooperation in the #Arctic.

We support increased NATO presence and vigilance.

We reaffirm that matters concerning Denmark and Greenland are for them to decide. https://t.co/r1RlNxDnrV

[WPS Focal Points Network @WPSFocalPoints]

The Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network extends its sincere appreciation for your steadfast collaboration and partnership throughout 2025.

#WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity #UNSCR1325

[NorwayUN @NorwayUN]

🇳🇴 introducing #UNGA reso; #ICJ's advisory opinion on 🇮🇱's obligations:
🔸this is a resolution in favor of int order, the wider multilat system & the #UN
🔸we cannot accept impediments that hinder hum access & disrupt planned operations in 🇵🇸or elsewhere
▶️https://t.co/fQrUjRjv7s

[Signe Guro Gilen @SigneGuro]

Thank you for inviting 🇳🇴 to the 6th High-Level Forum on WPS, for the opportunity to reflect on ‘25 years of UNSCR 1325; Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Shifting Global Order’
@AfricanUnionWPS @MohamedAliNafti @NorwayMFA

[Office of the Special Envoy - WPS African Union @AfricanUnionWPS]

https://t.co/AjyjSOZojL

[GU Women & Peace @giwps]

GIWPS recently returned from the #COP30 in Belém, Brazil. There, our Gender and Climate Security Fellow, Tamara Bah, elevated gender and women’s perspectives into discussions and negotiations. Here are her top takeaways:
https://t.co/jaWOXMhYl7