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Female traditional leaders pave the way for fair representation in traditional courts in South Sudan

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This article was originally published here on 26 February 2016 by Alliance for Peacebuilding.

This article was originally published here on 26 February 2016 by Alliance for Peacebuilding.

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Najiba Ahmadi: The quiet revolutionary working to end violence against Afghan women

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Najiba Ahmadi: The quiet revolutionary working to end violence against Afghan women

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Najiba Ahmadi is quiet and unassuming – mild-mannered even. She is far from your typical revolutionary. Last week, Ms Ahmadi was among the suited government officials gathered in Britain to discuss Afghanistan’s future.

For the past five years she has been working to improve the lives of women and girls. The 32-year-old runs a shelter in Bamyan province where she offers legal advice.

Najiba Ahmadi is quiet and unassuming – mild-mannered even. She is far from your typical revolutionary. Last week, Ms Ahmadi was among the suited government officials gathered in Britain to discuss Afghanistan’s future.

For the past five years she has been working to improve the lives of women and girls. The 32-year-old runs a shelter in Bamyan province where she offers legal advice.

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We must protect the victims of FGM, says Theresa May

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We must protect the victims of FGM, says Theresa May

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Theresa May has said it was "crucial" that the Government "do more" to end female genital mutilation as she announced a raft of changes to tackle the practice in Britain.

The Home Secretary told the Girl Summit 2014 in London she had decided to set up a national prevention programme because "one girl subjected to FGM or forces to marry is one girl too many."

Theresa May has said it was "crucial" that the Government "do more" to end female genital mutilation as she announced a raft of changes to tackle the practice in Britain.

The Home Secretary told the Girl Summit 2014 in London she had decided to set up a national prevention programme because "one girl subjected to FGM or forces to marry is one girl too many."

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Beijing+20: Time to fulfill the promise

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Beijing+20: Time to fulfill the promise

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Perspective by Bharati Sadasivam, Gender Practice Team Leader

Perspective by Bharati Sadasivam, Gender Practice Team Leader

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Tanzania: Women Urged to Compete in Polls

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Tanzania: Women Urged to Compete in Polls

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Women in Zanzibar will have more courage to take part in future elections, should the BRIDGE training introduced in Zanzibar be effective.

Speaking at the opening of the five-day BRIDGE training on 'Gender and Elections' to members of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) and women activists, senior members of ZEC said it was a timely and crucial capacity building.

Women in Zanzibar will have more courage to take part in future elections, should the BRIDGE training introduced in Zanzibar be effective.

Speaking at the opening of the five-day BRIDGE training on 'Gender and Elections' to members of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) and women activists, senior members of ZEC said it was a timely and crucial capacity building.

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UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri meets with key ministers during visit to India

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UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri meets with key ministers during visit to India

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UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri yesterday met with key ministers of the new Government in India whose efforts will be crucial to the progress of the country’s women and girls – who represent over 18 per cent of the world’s women.

In her meeting with Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, India’s Minister for Women and Child Development, Ms. Puri offered UN Women’s continued support and conveyed the organization’s unwavering commitment to advance the gender equality, women's empowerment and rights project in India.  

UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri yesterday met with key ministers of the new Government in India whose efforts will be crucial to the progress of the country’s women and girls – who represent over 18 per cent of the world’s women.

In her meeting with Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, India’s Minister for Women and Child Development, Ms. Puri offered UN Women’s continued support and conveyed the organization’s unwavering commitment to advance the gender equality, women's empowerment and rights project in India.  

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UN Women seeks youth nominations for its global and regional Civil Society Advisory Groups

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UN Women is issuing a global call for nominations to enlist two new members as youth representatives on its Global Civil Society Advisory Group (GCSAG).

In 2012, UN Women established the GCSAG as a consultative forum and a platform for regular dialogue with civil society. The Group is constituted by 22 eminent civil society representatives, whose expertise the Executive Director consults as necessary to foster dialogue to advance global goals of gender equality and women’s empowerment. 

UN Women is issuing a global call for nominations to enlist two new members as youth representatives on its Global Civil Society Advisory Group (GCSAG).

In 2012, UN Women established the GCSAG as a consultative forum and a platform for regular dialogue with civil society. The Group is constituted by 22 eminent civil society representatives, whose expertise the Executive Director consults as necessary to foster dialogue to advance global goals of gender equality and women’s empowerment. 

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Nigeria: FG Reiterates Commitment to Women Empowerment

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The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Zainab Maina, has reiterated Federal Government's commitment to economic empowerment of women in the country.

The minister spoke at the weekend when she received the executive members of the Nigerian Quintessential Business Women and the Association of Non-Bank Micro-finance Institution of Nigeria in her office.

Maina noted that the economic well-being of women was urgently required to guarantee their full participation in governance and decision making.

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Zainab Maina, has reiterated Federal Government's commitment to economic empowerment of women in the country.

The minister spoke at the weekend when she received the executive members of the Nigerian Quintessential Business Women and the Association of Non-Bank Micro-finance Institution of Nigeria in her office.

Maina noted that the economic well-being of women was urgently required to guarantee their full participation in governance and decision making.

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Rwanda: Kagame - Women Empowerment More Than Just the Number of Women in Leadership

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President Paul Kagame has said that women's 64 per cent representation in Rwanda's Lower House should not be seen as an end in itself with regard to women empowerment in the country.

He was speaking yesterday on the last day of the summer summit of the Women in Parliaments (WIP) Global Forum at the Parliamentary Buildings in Kigali.

The Head of State observed that empowered women in legislature, business and other areas had an important effect on the ambitions and dreams of younger girls.

President Paul Kagame has said that women's 64 per cent representation in Rwanda's Lower House should not be seen as an end in itself with regard to women empowerment in the country.

He was speaking yesterday on the last day of the summer summit of the Women in Parliaments (WIP) Global Forum at the Parliamentary Buildings in Kigali.

The Head of State observed that empowered women in legislature, business and other areas had an important effect on the ambitions and dreams of younger girls.