Civil Society Organizations

Civil society groups, such as non-governmental organizations, community-based groups, religious representatives, professional associations, trade unions, social movements and women’s organizations, represent the interests, needs and concerns of their constituencies. These groups become politically active when they identify a need to advocate for a particular issue. Advocacy efforts may include seeking to influence relevant policies and legislation, providing oversight of key operations and promoting accountability among government actors. Historically, civil society groups have been a stronghold of the women’s movement.

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Culture Matters – Working with Communities and Faith-based Organizations

This report provides insight into integrating cultural analysis in development programmes, especially in the critical areas of gender equity and equality and reproductive health and rights. The culmination of two years' work with UNFPA field offices, headquarters staff and technical advisers, the report examines culturally sensitive programming during the past decade in a number of countries where UNFPA operates- Brazil, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Uganda and Yemen.

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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.

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Civil Society Oversight of the Security Sector and Gender

This tool is designed to be a resource for civil society organisations (CSOs) engaged in oversight of the security sector, as well as those CSOs that seek to play a more active role in this regard.

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