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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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Statement by UN Women's Executive Director on the agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC

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Statement by UN Women's Executive Director on the agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC

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Yesterday’s agreement between the government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) marks a definite step on the road to peace. It is an occasion to be hopeful for the future and to strengthen our resolve to support this exemplary peace process.

Yesterday’s agreement between the government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) marks a definite step on the road to peace. It is an occasion to be hopeful for the future and to strengthen our resolve to support this exemplary peace process.

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ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL   VIOLENCE: EDUCATION AND HEALTH

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June 21, 2016

ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL   VIOLENCE: EDUCATION AND HEALTH

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Helen Joan Cox, MP in the UK Parliament, dies at age 41, after suffering an attack in her constituency

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Helen Joan Cox, MP in the UK Parliament, dies at age 41, after suffering an attack in her constituency

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Helen Joan Cox, Labour Party politician and Member of the UK Parliament for the constituency of Batley and Spen, has died after being attacked in her district. Jo Cox was 41 years old when a man shot and stabbed her multiple times after shouting “Britain first”. Cox was having a constituency meeting before the attack took place.

Helen Joan Cox, Labour Party politician and Member of the UK Parliament for the constituency of Batley and Spen, has died after being attacked in her district. Jo Cox was 41 years old when a man shot and stabbed her multiple times after shouting “Britain first”. Cox was having a constituency meeting before the attack took place.

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Expert’s take: Leveraging leadership among Syrian women—a strong constituency for peace

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Expert’s take: Leveraging leadership among Syrian women—a strong constituency for peace

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Syria, once a cradle of civilization, a country known for its rich history, the kindness and hospitality of its people and unmistaken beauty, continues to be blighted by violent conflict and terrorism. The brutal conflict, now in its fifth year, has taken its’ toll on the Syrian people.

Syria, once a cradle of civilization, a country known for its rich history, the kindness and hospitality of its people and unmistaken beauty, continues to be blighted by violent conflict and terrorism. The brutal conflict, now in its fifth year, has taken its’ toll on the Syrian people.

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