March 22, 2013
UN Women urges implementation of historic global agreement to end violence against women and girls
Michelle Bachelet: “UN Women stands ready to support countries to turn agreement into action”
Violence Against Women in Politics
As the prominence of women in politics increases, so does the incidence of violence against women in politics. This section highlights news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
African Women’s Caucus Position Statement 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Elimination and Prevention of All Forms of Violence against Women and Girls
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March 19, 2013
African Women’s Caucus Position Statement 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Elimination and Prevention of All Forms of Violence against Women and Girls
The African Women’s Caucus representing African civil society organizations from all the five sub-regions of Africa and the diaspora committed to advancing women’s human rights, call on Member States to declare zero tolerance of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls and to prioritize preventive measures in the fight to eliminate violence from the lives of women and girls.
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The African Women’s Caucus representing African civil society organizations from all the five sub-regions of Africa and the diaspora committed to advancing women’s human rights, call on Member States to declare zero tolerance of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls and to prioritize preventive measures in the fight to eliminate violence from the lives of women and girls.
March 19, 2013
Rape in DR Congo: A 'weapon of war'
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been dubbed the rape capital of the world.
The United Nations says more than 200,000 people have been raped in the country since 1998. And now the UN has issued an ultimatum to two army battallions accused of mass rape.
March 18, 2013
UN Women welcomes Agreed Conclusions at the Commission on Status of Women
At the conclusion of the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, UN Women welcomes the outcome of the meeting.
March 18, 2013
Activists welcome hard-fought UN agreement on women's rights
UN officials and activists expressed relief and delight over news that an agreement had been reached at this year's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
March 13, 2013
Women’s Security in the Middle East and North Africa
What are the challenges to women’s security in the MENA region?
Violence against women in politics
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March 8, 2013
Partnerships to address violence against women: Parliamentary caucuses as a platform
The annual parliamentary event on the occasion of the 57th session of Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) that was held in New York on 5 March 2013.