Letter to Egyptian President: Demanding the Closure of the Case No.173 and Revoking Travel
Dear Mr. President,
Women, Peace and Security
Established international norms and standards promote the protection of women during armed conflict and their participation in peace and security decision-making. The UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security (UNSCR 1325) is one of the critical tools for moving the gender equality agenda forward in conflict and postconflict situations.
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The Guardian view on sex abuse: lessons from home and abroad
The Guardian has published an editorial on sex abuse that we transcribed due to its interest and relevance. Click here to access the original article.
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Sexism in Politics 2016: What can we learn so far from media portrayals of Hillary Clinton and Latin American female leaders?
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Sexism in Politics 2016: What can we learn so far from media portrayals of Hillary Clinton and Latin American female leaders?
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The Council on Hemispheric Affairs has published an article on sexism in politics. Due to its interest for the advancement of women’s political empowerment we are featuring it on our platform. Click here to read the original article.
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The Council on Hemispheric Affairs has published an article on sexism in politics. Due to its interest for the advancement of women’s political empowerment we are featuring it on our platform. Click here to read the original article.
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Hafsa Mossi, former Burundian government minister, assassinated
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Former Burundian government minister and spokeswoman Hafsa Mossi was shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Bujumbura last month.
"Hon. Mossi assassinated 10.30 in Gihosha", in the east of Bujumbura by, "two criminals in a vehicle," police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said on Twitter.
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Former Burundian government minister and spokeswoman Hafsa Mossi was shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Bujumbura last month.
"Hon. Mossi assassinated 10.30 in Gihosha", in the east of Bujumbura by, "two criminals in a vehicle," police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said on Twitter.
UN Women Annual Report 2015-2016
2015 was UN Women’s fifth year.
Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on Them
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July 21, 2016
Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on Them
The ceasefire, brokered in February 2016, is beginning to fail.
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The ceasefire, brokered in February 2016, is beginning to fail.
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Council establishes mandate on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
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Council establishes mandate on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
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The Human Rights Council decided to appoint, for a period of three years, an Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It also adopted a resolution on youth and human rights.
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The Human Rights Council decided to appoint, for a period of three years, an Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It also adopted a resolution on youth and human rights.
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Refugee Women on Greek Islands are in Constant Fear
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Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.
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Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.