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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.

Transitional justice and peace negotiations with a gender lens

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January 18, 2019

Transitional justice and peace negotiations with a gender lens

This paper is part of a Gender Briefing Series to support women’s meaningful participation and the integration of gender p

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This paper is part of a Gender Briefing Series to support women’s meaningful participation and the integration of gender p

December 7, 2018
First Afghan woman appointed to high Interior Ministry post

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan has appointed its first woman to a senior post at the Interior Ministry, naming Hosna Jalil as deputy for policy and strategic affairs.

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Women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements: Report of the Expert Group Meeting

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November 8, 2018

Women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements: Report of the Expert Group Meeting

This report reflects discussions held during the May 2018 Expert Group Meeting hosted by UN Women on women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements.

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This report reflects discussions held during the May 2018 Expert Group Meeting hosted by UN Women on women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements.

Violence against women in politics goes far beyond the midterms — and the United States

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October 24, 2018

Violence against women in politics goes far beyond the midterms — and the United States

By Joseph D. Lyions,

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By Joseph D. Lyions,

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Strengthening women's meaningful participation in political movements and electoral processes

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Strengthening women's meaningful participation in political movements and electoral processes

This side event will be an expert level discussion and open meeting aimed at diplomats, UN and civil society, hosted by the Swiss Mission to the Unite

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Promoting women’s political participation: A pathway to peace

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October 22, 2018

Promoting women’s political participation: A pathway to peace

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act, which the US Congress passed in October 2017, recognizes that women’s political participation is essential to peace and security.

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The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act, which the US Congress passed in October 2017, recognizes that women’s political participation is essential to peace and security.

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