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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills are critical to effective politicians. Women politicians have traditionally been identified as consensus builders, and further improving inherent diplomatic skills can lead to more linkages across parties and sectors of society, as well as between men and women.

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The Road ahead Citizen Attitudes about Burundi in the Post-2011 Election Period

This report explores public opinion in Burundi. Based on 40 focus group discussions with nearly 500 Burundian participants, the report examines attitudes and concerns of Burundian citizens about the 2010 electoral period. As with all NDI public opinion studies, participants were asked about their views on government performance, security, human rights, and related issues. Principal findings are summarized below. The full results, along with selected quotations from participants, can be found in the Principal Findings section of this report.

Quick Reference Guide to UN Security Council Resolutions

Quick Reference Guide to UN Security Council Resolutions Publication Date: March 2010 Abstract: Despite four separate UNSCRs on women, peace, and security, and the dedicated efforts of international agencies, civil society actors, and governments, courageous women peace builders still face legal, cultural and traditional discrimination. This guide is designed to help advocates efficiently leverage UNSCRs 1325 and 1889 (on women's leadership in peace processes); and 1820 and 1888 (on response to conflict-related sexual violence).

Gender, Poverty and Employment: Information, analysis and strategies for poverty reduction through decent work for women and men

This course, based on the ILO “Gender Poverty and Employment” approach, will help you gain a better understanding of the dimensions of poverty, and formulate gender sensitive strategies to address them. Gender-based inequalities differentiate the processes that lead women and men into poverty and out of it, and interact with race, ethnicity and other possible grounds for discrimination. Poverty can also be traced to problems in the world of work - unequal access to employment opportunities, poor working conditions, powerlessness, and economic and social insecurity.

This programme will lead you through the linkages between poverty, lack of access to and control over productive assets, and gender-based discrimination. You will see how the gender-based inequalities and discrimination in the world of work play a role in the circle of poverty and how their elimination has to be part of an integrated poverty reduction agenda.

Women's Campaign International

Women's Campaign International (WCI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing the participation of women in political and democratic processes worldwide. WCI's mission is to increase the number of female elected officials throughout the world, ensure their effectiveness once elected and build the capacity of local organizations working on women's issues.

Ina Puken Tula Tuen Lewotana - The Woman Who Changed the World

This video introduces Petronela Peni, the first woman village head in Flores. Gender inequality in her customs made the struggles of Peni and her women colleagues difficult, but gradually she won the trust and support of her people. As a village leader Peni is trying to make breakthroughs in simplifying funeral and wedding rituals which have been financially burdening poor villagers. Click below to watch the video:

Training Workshop on Leadership, Media & Conflict Management for Women in Afghanistan

This is a synopsis of a training workshop on leadership, media and conflict management for women in Afghanistan conducted by UNFPA. It includes a short description of each discussion topics and a detailed agenda of the workshop.

Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills and Organizational Management

This report documents a workshop organized to train Iraqi women leaders in managing NGOs, strengthening communications skills, and participating in conflict-resolution processes.

Democracy and United Nations Peace-Building at the Local Level: Lessons Learned

This report explores the linkages between local democracy and peace-building in determined contexts. It highlights some conclusions on the issue within United Nations peace-building efforts.

Guatemalan Women Refugees and Returnees: Challenges and Lessons Learned from the Refugee Camps and During Reintegration

This report examines research on the changes experienced by refugee women who lived in refugee camps in Mexico and then returned to Guatemala, both with regard to their personal lives and their communities. It looks at issues related to health, education, training, organization, and daily life. It also considers the factors that promoted or hindered their reintegration into post-conflict Guatemala.

Gender, Conflict and Reintegration: An Analysis of Household Evidence from El Salvador

This report presents research findings on the economic consequences of armed conflict, the flight of refugees, and the internal displacement of people in El Salvador. It identifies individuals and households that have been affected by the war and examines two central consequences in the post-war era: the predisposition to and the transformation from poverty.