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.
Fernández de Kirchner was greeting supporters outside her home when a Brazilian man approached her and raised a handgun to her face
LAGOS — A mere 17 women were appointed or elected to parliaments, ministerial or electoral offices in the West Africa/Sahel region out of 134 available positions from December 2021 to June 2022.
LAGOS — A mere 17 women were appointed or elected to parliaments, ministerial or electoral offices in the West Africa/Sahel region out of 134 available positions from December 2021 to June 2022.
Through roundtable discussions, capacity-building workshops, and seminars targeting women from across Sudan, UN Women Sudan empowers young women to learn skills in alliance-building and participation in political processes.
A nationwide rollout of training on sexual and gender-based violence has recently concluded across Kenya to better equip law enforcement officials prevent and mitigate sexual violence during the country’s 2022 General Election.
This brief explores inclusion strategies for constitutional and democratic reform in the post-coup context of Myanmar.
This brief explores inclusion strategies for constitutional and democratic reform in the post-coup context of Myanmar.
Joseph Robinette Biden stood before America answering questions for nearly two hours the day before his one-year anniversary of becoming president.
Joseph Robinette Biden stood before America answering questions for nearly two hours the day before his one-year anniversary of becoming president.
By Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
By Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
With COVID-19, the situation for women human rights defenders and the prospects for women's full participation in building peace, has become “vastly worse”, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.