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.

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Conversation featuring the Secretary General of the OAS, the Assistant Secretary General, and representatives of civil society organizations and other social actors

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Conversation featuring the Secretary General of the OAS, the Assistant Secretary General, and representatives of civil society organizations and other social actors

May 24, 2016

Role of Jordanian women in peacekeeping missions lauded

The Jordanian coalition on UN Resol

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Eliminating Discriminatory Laws and Closing Gender Gaps

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Eliminating Discriminatory Laws and Closing Gender Gaps

May 10, 2016

Violence, resistance and commitment to peace define the situation of Kurdish women today

Judith Prat, documentary photographer, has recently published an article on the sustained political struggle of Kurdish women. The article builds upon an interview with Cemile Akgun (vid.

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