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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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Taking women, peace and security to the next level in Africa

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Taking women, peace and security to the next level in Africa

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African advocates, pioneers, and thought leaders of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, together with the Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende, took stock of the achievements and challenges for women building sustainable peace on the continent at a high-level event on 22 September during the 72nd General Assembly. 

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African advocates, pioneers, and thought leaders of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, together with the Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende, took stock of the achievements and challenges for women building sustainable peace on the continent at a high-level event on 22 September during the 72nd General Assembly. 

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Security Council Resolutions: Women, Peace, and Security

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January 19, 2017

Security Council Resolutions: Women, Peace, and Security

The women, peace and security UN Security Council resolutions poster provides a helpful overview of each of the eight resolutions, and pu

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The women, peace and security UN Security Council resolutions poster provides a helpful overview of each of the eight resolutions, and pu

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Women and Political Transition: The Risk of Replicating Inequality and the Fundamental Need for Gender Parity in Decision-Making

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December 28, 2016

Women and Political Transition: The Risk of Replicating Inequality and the Fundamental Need for Gender Parity in Decision-Making

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Maldives: Workshop on women’s participation and leadership in peace and security

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Maldives: Workshop on women’s participation and leadership in peace and security

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The United Nations in Maldives and the UN Women Multi-Country Office for India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka organized a workshop to discuss women’s participation and leadership in peace and security based on the principles of the historic UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

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The United Nations in Maldives and the UN Women Multi-Country Office for India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka organized a workshop to discuss women’s participation and leadership in peace and security based on the principles of the historic UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Africa: A Development Approach

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November 17, 2016

Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Africa: A Development Approach

With a special attention to gender, this four-year regional development project is designed to strengthen the development responses to mitigate the growth of violent

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With a special attention to gender, this four-year regional development project is designed to strengthen the development responses to mitigate the growth of violent

The SDGs and Prevention for Sustaining Peace: Exploring the Transformative Potential of the Goal on Gender Equality

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November 10, 2016

The SDGs and Prevention for Sustaining Peace: Exploring the Transformative Potential of the Goal on Gender Equality

With the adoption of the General Assembly and Security Council resolutions on sustaining peace and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a multilateral policy

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With the adoption of the General Assembly and Security Council resolutions on sustaining peace and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a multilateral policy

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US Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, talks about combining Diplomacy and Motherhood

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US Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, talks about combining Diplomacy and Motherhood

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At 42, Samantha Power became the youngest person to be appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Now, she is a powerful force in steering America’s foreign policy and dictating intervention abroad.

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At 42, Samantha Power became the youngest person to be appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Now, she is a powerful force in steering America’s foreign policy and dictating intervention abroad.

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