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.
The Iraqi Women Network statement on International Women's Day 2016
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March 8, 2016
The Iraqi Women Network statement on International Women's Day 2016
As Global Women Movement celebrates International Women's d
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As Global Women Movement celebrates International Women's d
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iKNOW Politics wishes all its members and followers a happy Women's Day 2016!
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On September 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Summit approved 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. SDG5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030. In particular, Target 5.5. aims to “Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life”.
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On September 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Summit approved 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. SDG5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030. In particular, Target 5.5. aims to “Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life”.
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Seema Malhotra
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March 1, 2016
Seema Malhotra
Member of Parliament in the UK, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Founder and President of the Fabian Women's Network
Member of Parliament in the UK, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Founder and President of the Fabian Women's Network
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Member of Parliament in the UK, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Founder and President of the Fabian Women's Network
Oxfam Webinar on "Women, Peace and Security: What are the ways forwards for the MENA region?"
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February 23, 2016
Oxfam Webinar on "Women, Peace and Security: What are the ways forwards for the MENA region?"
Women in the Middle East and North
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Women in the Middle East and North
Factsheet on Women, Peace and Security in the Middle East and North Africa Region
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February 19, 2016
Factsheet on Women, Peace and Security in the Middle East and North Africa Region
This factsheet, produced by Oxfam,
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This factsheet, produced by Oxfam,
Mean Streets: Identifying and Responding to Urban Refugees' Risks of Gender-Based Violence
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February 18, 2016
Mean Streets: Identifying and Responding to Urban Refugees' Risks of Gender-Based Violence
The Women’s Refugee Commission improves the lives and protects the rights of women, children and youth displaced by conflict and crisis.
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The Women’s Refugee Commission improves the lives and protects the rights of women, children and youth displaced by conflict and crisis.
Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women
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February 17, 2016
Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women
The Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women was issued in the framework of the Conv
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The Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women was issued in the framework of the Conv