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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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UNGA 2018: Accelerating the women’s movement for peace and humanitarian action

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UNGA 2018: Accelerating the women’s movement for peace and humanitarian action

Hosted by the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund, in partnership with Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders, UNFPA an

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August 9, 2018
Michelle Bachelet of Chile nominated to be next UN Rights Commissioner

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has nominated Michelle Bachelet, a former president of Chile, to become the next UN high commissioner for human rights. The nomination has been sent to the General Assembly for approval.

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June 27, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Millennial beats veteran Democrat

A millennial candidate has shaken up the US Democratic Party by defeating the incumbent congressman for his seat.

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June 8, 2018
Ecuadorian politician and poet becomes fourth woman to preside over UN General Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Ecuadorean Foreign Minister María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President of its upcoming 73rd session; only the fourth woman to hold that position in the history of the world body, and the firs

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CSW Side Event on "“The Role of Parliaments as Partners in Women, Peace and Security”

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CSW Side Event on "“The Role of Parliaments as Partners in Women, Peace and Security”

For the 62nd Session of the Commission of the Status on Women, the Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations, the

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Platform dedicated to women’s participation in peace processes

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March 2, 2018

Platform dedicated to women’s participation in peace processes

Nearly half of the conflict-resolution agreements forged during the 1990s failed within five years and recidivism for civil war is alarmingly high. New thinking on peace and security is needed. 

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Nearly half of the conflict-resolution agreements forged during the 1990s failed within five years and recidivism for civil war is alarmingly high. New thinking on peace and security is needed. 

March 1, 2018
Syria is devastated. Where are the women?

(CNN) - From their leadership in securing the recent peace accord in Colombia to their contributions to the 1998

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