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The original mandate of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security (NGOWG) was to advocate for a UN Security Council Resolution on women, peace and security. This was achieved on October 31, 2000 with the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325. The mandate of the NGOWG has now shifted to advocating for and monitoring the participation of women, the prevention of conflict and the protection of all civilians, along with ensuring the full and rapid implementation of the promises encompassed in Security Council Resolution 1325.