October 3, 2009
Inside Rwanda's gender revolution
Last month, Rwanda achieved something no other country had ever done before: produce a legislature in which women outnumber men.
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.
Presentation: 1325/1820 National Action Plans
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May 11, 2009
Presentation: 1325/1820 National Action Plans
This presentation was made at the meeting on Increasing Momentum for UNSCR 1325 National Action Plans. It discusses the processes in developing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 National Action Plans (NAPS) and the challenges connected with the implementation of NAPs.
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This presentation was made at the meeting on Increasing Momentum for UNSCR 1325 National Action Plans. It discusses the processes in developing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 National Action Plans (NAPS) and the challenges connected with the implementation of NAPs.
Meeting Report: Increasing Momentum for UNSCR 1325 National Action Plans
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May 11, 2009
Meeting Report: Increasing Momentum for UNSCR 1325 National Action Plans
This is a summary report from the meeting aimed at discussing strategies for increasing the development and implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 National Action Plans.
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This is a summary report from the meeting aimed at discussing strategies for increasing the development and implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 National Action Plans.
The Monrovia Declaration
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April 6, 2009
The Monrovia Declaration
This document is a Call to Action from the participants of the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security.
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This document is a Call to Action from the participants of the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security.
Women, Peace and Security
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September 25, 2008
Women, Peace and Security
This study analyzes the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also describes the relevant international legal framework and assesses its implementation; and reviews the gender perspectives in peace processes as well as in peace operations.
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This study analyzes the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also describes the relevant international legal framework and assesses its implementation; and reviews the gender perspectives in peace processes as well as in peace operations.
Securing Equality, Engendering Peace: A Guide to Policy and Planning on Women, Peace and Security
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February 29, 2008
Securing Equality, Engendering Peace: A Guide to Policy and Planning on Women, Peace and Security
This guide is provides recommendations on the development of realistic action plans on women, peace and security. The guide is designed as a resource for governments, United Nations and regional organisations as well as non-governmental organisations.
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This guide is provides recommendations on the development of realistic action plans on women, peace and security. The guide is designed as a resource for governments, United Nations and regional organisations as well as non-governmental organisations.
Democracy & Political Participation in the Context of UNR 1325
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November 16, 2007
Democracy & Political Participation in the Context of UNR 1325
This opinion piece describes UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and the role of women in conflict zones. It also discusses challenges faced by women running for elections in post-conflict countries.
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This opinion piece describes UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and the role of women in conflict zones. It also discusses challenges faced by women running for elections in post-conflict countries.
UN-INSTRAW Interactive Website on Gender Training for Peacekeepers
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September 10, 2007
UN-INSTRAW Interactive Website on Gender Training for Peacekeepers
This website highlights the efforts to build capacity in peacekeeping missions on gender issues and brings together materials that can be used in gender training.
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This website highlights the efforts to build capacity in peacekeeping missions on gender issues and brings together materials that can be used in gender training.
UNIFEM Portal on Women, Peace and Security
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April 5, 2007
UNIFEM Portal on Women, Peace and Security
WomenWarPeace.org is intended to address the lack of consolidated data on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls as noted by Security Council resolution 1325.
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WomenWarPeace.org is intended to address the lack of consolidated data on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls as noted by Security Council resolution 1325.