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Our Motherland, Our Country: Gender Discrimination and Statelessness in the Middle East and North Africa

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May 2, 2014

Our Motherland, Our Country: Gender Discrimination and Statelessness in the Middle East and North Africa

Gender discrimination in nationality laws occurs when women cannot acquire, change, retain or pass on their nationality to their children and/or non-national spouses on an equal basis as men.
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Gender discrimination in nationality laws occurs when women cannot acquire, change, retain or pass on their nationality to their children and/or non-national spouses on an equal basis as men.

Discrimination Against Women in Bahraini Society and Legislation

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May 2, 2014

Discrimination Against Women in Bahraini Society and Legislation

The attached report was submitted by the Bahrain Center for Human Rights to the CEDAW (Convention for the Eliminatin of Discrimination Against Women) Committee.

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The attached report was submitted by the Bahrain Center for Human Rights to the CEDAW (Convention for the Eliminatin of Discrimination Against Women) Committee.

Only Until the Rice is Cooked? The Domestic Violence Act, Familial Ideology, and Cultural Narratives in Sri Lanka

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May 2, 2014

Only Until the Rice is Cooked? The Domestic Violence Act, Familial Ideology, and Cultural Narratives in Sri Lanka

In August 2005, the Sri Lankan Parliament unanimously passed the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act No 34 (PDVA), marking the culmination of a legal advocacy process initiated by a coalition of women’s NGOs in 1999.
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In August 2005, the Sri Lankan Parliament unanimously passed the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act No 34 (PDVA), marking the culmination of a legal advocacy process initiated by a coalition of women’s NGOs in 1999.

Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A summary of a study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal

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May 2, 2014

Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A summary of a study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal

This publication reveals stories of leadership, struggle and achievement of the 197 women in the Constituent Assembly in Nepal.

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This publication reveals stories of leadership, struggle and achievement of the 197 women in the Constituent Assembly in Nepal.

Promoting Women: Transforming Women into Leaders

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April 24, 2014

Promoting Women: Transforming Women into Leaders

This edition of 'The Parliamentarian' by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association focuses on women in parliaments.

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This edition of 'The Parliamentarian' by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association focuses on women in parliaments.

National Action Plan on Women's Equal Participation in Public Service

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April 16, 2014

National Action Plan on Women's Equal Participation in Public Service

The evidence has never been clearer that women’s political, economic, and social participation and leadership are vital to development.
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The evidence has never been clearer that women’s political, economic, and social participation and leadership are vital to development.

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs Gender and Governance

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April 9, 2014

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs Gender and Governance

Put simply, governance refers to decision-making by a range of interested people (or 'stakeholders') including those in formal positions of power and 'ordinary' citizens.

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Put simply, governance refers to decision-making by a range of interested people (or 'stakeholders') including those in formal positions of power and 'ordinary' citizens.

Summary of the e-discussion on Women’s Participation in the Constitution Building Process

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March 27, 2014

Summary of the e-discussion on Women’s Participation in the Constitution Building Process

 Prepared by the iKNOW Politics Team

 

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 Prepared by the iKNOW Politics Team

 

March 21, 2014
AP Interview: Egyptian fights for women's equality

A year ago, Egyptian politician and women's rights activist Mervat Tallawy defied the Muslim Brotherhood to spearhead the adoption of a U.N. blueprint to combat violence against women.

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