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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.

New study looks at progress made in the status of women in 22 Arab countries

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May 5, 2016

New study looks at progress made in the status of women in 22 Arab countries

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Women Leaders: The solution to peace and security

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Women Leaders: The solution to peace and security

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On 14 March, following International Women’s Day, The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Women’s Democracy Network (WDN) organized the panel “Women Leaders: The solution to peace and security”, which focused on women’s role in rebuilding societies.

On 14 March, following International Women’s Day, The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Women’s Democracy Network (WDN) organized the panel “Women Leaders: The solution to peace and security”, which focused on women’s role in rebuilding societies.

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Megan Gerrard

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April 25, 2016

Megan Gerrard

Senior Programme Officer for Gender-Based Violence Prevention, Women's Refugee Commission
Senior Programme Officer for Gender-Based Violence Prevention, Women's Refugee Commission
Senior Programme Officer for Gender-Based Violence Prevention, Women's Refugee Commission

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President Obama designates the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument

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President Obama designates the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument

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On the occasion of Equal Pay Day, President of the United States Barack Obama, designated America’s newest National Monument, the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument.

On the occasion of Equal Pay Day, President of the United States Barack Obama, designated America’s newest National Monument, the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument.

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IPI Interviews South Sudan's MP, Hon. Betty Ogwaro, on the difficult situation for women in her country

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IPI Interviews South Sudan's MP, Hon. Betty Ogwaro, on the difficult situation for women in her country

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The International Peace Institute (IPI) has interviewed Hon. Dr betty Achan Ogwaro, parliamentarian in the government of South Sudan. The interview discusses the difficult situation for women in the violent conflict affecting this African country. The civil war is now entering its third year, while the country tries to implement a peace agreement still unsuccessful.

The International Peace Institute (IPI) has interviewed Hon. Dr betty Achan Ogwaro, parliamentarian in the government of South Sudan. The interview discusses the difficult situation for women in the violent conflict affecting this African country. The civil war is now entering its third year, while the country tries to implement a peace agreement still unsuccessful.

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Protests spread all over the world to condemn the murder of Berta Cáceres

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Protests spread all over the world to condemn the murder of Berta Cáceres

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After the dreadful murder of Honduran human rights activist and environmental defender, Berta Cáceres, many women organizations have organized protests and acts of repudiation of this crime.

After the dreadful murder of Honduran human rights activist and environmental defender, Berta Cáceres, many women organizations have organized protests and acts of repudiation of this crime.

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European Women's Lobby joins Women Refugee Commission to raise awareness on the situation of women refugees

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European Women's Lobby joins Women Refugee Commission to raise awareness on the situation of women refugees

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The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) and the Women Refugee Commission (WRC) have decided to work together to raise awareness on the situation of women and girls in Europe fleeing conflict. European and national policies are gender blind to the reality faced by women and girls on the road, especially when it comes to the different forms of violence they face at all stages of their journey towards peace.

The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) and the Women Refugee Commission (WRC) have decided to work together to raise awareness on the situation of women and girls in Europe fleeing conflict. European and national policies are gender blind to the reality faced by women and girls on the road, especially when it comes to the different forms of violence they face at all stages of their journey towards peace.

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