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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.

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Afghan Women Need Support in Building Peace

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Afghan Women Need Support in Building Peace

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The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed at least 80 people in Kabul in late July, marking the worst attack in Afghanistan in months.

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed at least 80 people in Kabul in late July, marking the worst attack in Afghanistan in months.

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Letter to Egyptian President: Demanding the Closure of the Case No.173 and Revoking Travel

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Letter to Egyptian President: Demanding the Closure of the Case No.173 and Revoking Travel

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The Guardian view on sex abuse: lessons from home and abroad

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The Guardian view on sex abuse: lessons from home and abroad

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The Guardian has published an editorial on sex abuse that we transcribed due to its interest and relevance. Click here to access the original article.

The Guardian has published an editorial on sex abuse that we transcribed due to its interest and relevance. Click here to access the original article.

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Sexism in Politics 2016: What can we learn so far from media portrayals of Hillary Clinton and Latin American female leaders?

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Sexism in Politics 2016: What can we learn so far from media portrayals of Hillary Clinton and Latin American female leaders?

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The Council on Hemispheric Affairs has published an article on sexism in politics. Due to its interest for the advancement of women’s political empowerment we are featuring it on our platform. Click here to read the original article.

The Council on Hemispheric Affairs has published an article on sexism in politics. Due to its interest for the advancement of women’s political empowerment we are featuring it on our platform. Click here to read the original article.

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Hafsa Mossi, former Burundian government minister, assassinated

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Hafsa Mossi, former Burundian government minister, assassinated

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Former Burundian government minister and spokeswoman Hafsa Mossi was shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Bujumbura last month.

"Hon. Mossi assassinated 10.30 in Gihosha", in the east of Bujumbura by, "two criminals in a vehicle," police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said on Twitter.

Former Burundian government minister and spokeswoman Hafsa Mossi was shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Bujumbura last month.

"Hon. Mossi assassinated 10.30 in Gihosha", in the east of Bujumbura by, "two criminals in a vehicle," police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said on Twitter.

Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on Them

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July 21, 2016

Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on Them

The ceasefire, brokered in February 2016, is beginning to fail.

The ceasefire, brokered in February 2016, is beginning to fail.

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UN campaign highlights unsung work of women in Middle East peace-building

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UN campaign highlights unsung work of women in Middle East peace-building

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The Guardian has published an article on UN’s campaign to highlight the role of 

The Guardian has published an article on UN’s campaign to highlight the role of 

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