The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) established the Centre for Women (ECW) on 1 October 2003, following the adoption of resolution 240 (XXII) of 17 April 2003. It was upgraded to the level of a division pursuant to resolution 293 (XXVI) of 19 May 2010. The ESCWA Centre for Women is responsible for the implementation of subprogramme 6. ESCWA will continue to work closely with national machineries for the advancement of women, national stakeholders, relevant United Nations entities, regional organizations and all divisions within ESCWA to address ongoing challenges that undermine women’s social rights, their effective economic participation and their meaningful role in decision-making at all levels. Recent political developments in various Arab countries have also indicated the fragile situation of women, prompting the necessity to protect acquired rights while enhancing women’s involvement in post-conflict and transitional processes.