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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.

April 9, 2015
UN Women: Peace and security specialist

 

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April 9, 2015
MPs commit to transformative action on global peace and development

Members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) have committed to taking the necessary action to carry forward proposed new sustainable development goals (SDGs) due to be adopted later this year. The success of the SDGs would transform the world and the lives of its people.
 

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Judge Silvia Fernandez de Gurmendi (61) of Argentina – first female president of the International Criminal Court
April 5, 2015
International Criminal Court elects first woman president

It is symptomatic of the low profile kept by the International Criminal Court (ICC) that even what might be regarded as a landmark even

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Women make democracy happen
March 10, 2015
Women Making Democracy Happen

Today is International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate all that women have achieved while recognizing the barriers that still stand in the way of gender equality.

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Happy March 8th (S vas’-MIM MAR-ta) to Russia

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March 2, 2015

Happy March 8th (S vas’-MIM MAR-ta) to Russia

By Jillian Smith,  “S vas’-MIM MAR-ta!” (Happy March 8th!) will be an oft-repeated phrase in Russia this Sunday as the country – and the rest of the world

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By Jillian Smith,  “S vas’-MIM MAR-ta!” (Happy March 8th!) will be an oft-repeated phrase in Russia this Sunday as the country – and the rest of the world

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