UN Women Annual Report 2015-2016
2015 was UN Women’s fifth year.
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.
Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on Them
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July 21, 2016
Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on Them
The ceasefire, brokered in February 2016, is beginning to fail.
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The ceasefire, brokered in February 2016, is beginning to fail.
July 21, 2016
UN campaign highlights unsung work of women in Middle East peace-building
July 21, 2016
Council establishes mandate on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The Human Rights Council decided to appoint, for a period of three years, an Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual ori
July 13, 2016
Refugee Women on Greek Islands are in Constant Fear
Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.
July 13, 2016
A Year in Crisis for Yemen’s Women
According to UNFPA, there are 21.2 million people in need in Yemen, 3.4 million of them women and girls of reproductive age.
July 13, 2016
NATO appoints first woman as deputy head
On 27 June 2016, NATO appointed Ros
July 13, 2016
Quota system to empower women in the Arab world
Mohammad Shoeb publishes in Qatar’s The Peninsula this article on women’s integration through quota systems.
July 13, 2016
OpenDemocracy defends grassroots women crisis responders
OpenDemocracy has published the following report in defense of grassroots women crisis responders.