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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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A Year in Crisis for Yemen’s Women

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A Year in Crisis for Yemen’s Women

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According to UNFPA, there are 21.2 million people in need in Yemen, 3.4 million of them women and girls of reproductive age. Women & Girls Hub published this article by UNFPA Yemen. Click here to access the full news story.

According to UNFPA, there are 21.2 million people in need in Yemen, 3.4 million of them women and girls of reproductive age. Women & Girls Hub published this article by UNFPA Yemen. Click here to access the full news story.

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NATO appoints first woman as deputy head

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NATO appoints first woman as deputy head

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On 27 June 2016, NATO appointed Rose Gottemoeller as deputy head of the alliance organization, the first woman to hold the post, a statement said.

On 27 June 2016, NATO appointed Rose Gottemoeller as deputy head of the alliance organization, the first woman to hold the post, a statement said.

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Quota system to empower women in the Arab world

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Quota system to empower women in the Arab world

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Mohammad Shoeb publishes in Qatar’s The Peninsula this article on women’s integration through quota systems.

Mohammad Shoeb publishes in Qatar’s The Peninsula this article on women’s integration through quota systems.

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OpenDemocracy defends grassroots women crisis responders

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OpenDemocracy defends grassroots women crisis responders

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OpenDemocracy has published the following report in defense of grassroots women crisis responders.

“False claims that deny the impact of grassroots women's crisis responses are diverting much needed resources away from the very people making the best use of them.

OpenDemocracy has published the following report in defense of grassroots women crisis responders.

“False claims that deny the impact of grassroots women's crisis responses are diverting much needed resources away from the very people making the best use of them.

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Director of leading feminist organization Nazra banned from travel

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Director of leading feminist organization Nazra banned from travel

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The Executive Director of Nazra For Feminist Studies center, Mozn Hassan, was banned from traveling last month. Nazra published the following statement:

The Executive Director of Nazra For Feminist Studies center, Mozn Hassan, was banned from traveling last month. Nazra published the following statement:

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Legal Standards: Gender Equality and Women's Rights

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July 12, 2016

Legal Standards: Gender Equality and Women's Rights

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (hereinafter “the Inter-American Commission”, “the Commission”, or the “IACHR”) has ruled repeatedly on impunity for hu

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (hereinafter “the Inter-American Commission”, “the Commission”, or the “IACHR”) has ruled repeatedly on impunity for hu