UNSCR 1325 affirms the importance of women in peacebuilding and urges member states to increase representation of women at all decision-making levels in national, regional and international institutions and mechanisms for the prevention , management and resolution of conflict. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) held a workshop on Women and Peacebuilding in Africa 24-25 November 2008. Participants from the region gathered to reflect critically on the engagement of women in peacebuilding initiatives and to think through ways of implementing the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 more effectively.