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Post-conflict and Transitional Participation
Women, Peace and Security
This study analyzes the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also describes the relevant international legal framework and assesses its implementation; and reviews the gender perspectives in peace processes as well as in peace operations. The study provides action-oriented recommendations for mainstreaming a gender perspective into all these areas of work.
Agreed Conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women on the Critical Areas of Concern of the Beijing Platform for Action
This resource highlights action-oriented agreed conclusions on a number of issues, including women in power and decision-making, and institutional mechanism for the advancement of women.
Progress of the World's Women 2008/2009: Who Answers to Women?
This report analyzes how gender-responsive changes to accountability systems are enhancing women’s influence in politics and their access to public services. It also highlights women's access to economic opportunities,to justice, and to international assistance for development and security.
Nigeria: Political Transition and the Complexities of Gender Empowerment
This paper describes the presence of women in institutionalized politics in Nigeria.

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