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Constitution and Legislative Reform

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Post-conflict & Transitional participation

According to the Ploughshares, in 2005, armed conflicts raged in 27 countries. In five of them, casualties exceeded 100,000 people, and the indirect costs in human capital, infrastructure and effect on future development are beyond estimation. The transition period begins when wars end through negotiated settlements or other means. With international and regional assistance, parties seek ways to deter the cycle of conflict by establishing a stable government to protect and provide for its citizens.

Rumbidzai Nhundu

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Rumbidzai Nhundu is a multi-disciplinary Gender practitioner, with several years of hands-on professional experience on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment initiatives at national, regional and international levels.

May 30, 2012
Saudi Arabia: Legislating a Practice

The recent story of a 50-year-old Saudi man’s marriage to an 8-year-old girl made international news and generated renewed efforts to protect children from sexual abuse, including child marriage.In the case of that particular child, the outcome was the one desired: the husband agreed to divorce h

May 30, 2012
Saudi Arabia: Activists Give Blueprint for Reform to Saudi King

Saudi rights activists have sent King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz a petition asking for an elected parliament, term limits on royal princes appointed to official posts, and an end to "secret tribunals" for Saudis charged with terrorism offences.The petition, which also requests that the post of prime

May 30, 2012
Lebanon: Women Battle for Citizenship Rights

One can be born in Lebanon and live here all one's life, and still not be a Lebanese citizen. Lebanon is one of few remaining countries in the Middle East where a mother is unable to pass citizenship to her children.

May 30, 2012
ZIMBABWE: Women Urged to Take Part in Constitution-Making Process

MUTOKO North legislator Cde Mabel Chinomona has urged women to play an active role in the constitution-making process.

May 30, 2012
Pakistan: A Step Forward

The bill outlawing domestic violence passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday is a step in the right direction.

May 30, 2012
Tajikistan: Islamic Party Leader In Tajikistan Says He Supports Secular System

Tajikistan's Islamic Renaissance Party (IRP), the only officially registered Islamic party in Central Asia, wants to boost its two-seat presence in the Tajik parliament in the next elections, scheduled for February 2010.