Naming and Shaming: Human Rights Accountability in Security Council Resolution 1960 (2010) on Women, Peace and Security

UNSCR 1325 (2000) represented the first time women, peace and security were addressed as a component of the Security Council agenda. UNSCR 1960 (2010) was one of four resolutions intended to supplement UNSCR 1325, and contained a naming and shaming process, which at the time appeared to be a positive development in increasing accountability under UNSCR 1325. This article provides an explanation of the terminology and context of UNSCR 1960, followed by a critical analysis of the naming and shaming process found in operative paragraph 3. The article argues that the lack of accuracy checks to avoid erroneous listings may result in non-state actors, including members and leaders of armed groups, choosing to distance themselves from the peace process. The article concludes that the naming and shaming process may undermine the effectiveness of UNSCR 1325, as it fails to recognize the necessity of the participation of armed groups in securing long-term peace within a region.

Gina Heathcote, Naming and Shaming: Human Rights Accountability in Security Council Resolution 1960 (2010) on Women, Peace and Security (2012) 4:1 J Hum Rts Prac 82.