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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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Radhika Coomaraswamy

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November 25, 2015

Radhika Coomaraswamy

Civil Representative to the Constitutional Council of Sri Lanka, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
Civil Representative to the Constitutional Council of Sri Lanka, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
Civil Representative to the Constitutional Council of Sri Lanka, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations

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Women of Libya Present Action Plan for Peace

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Women of Libya Present Action Plan for Peace

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On 10 November 2015, a diverse and geographically representative group of 38 Libyan women activists joined their efforts in presenting the Libyan Women Action Plan for Peace and their shared vision to the international community.

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On 10 November 2015, a diverse and geographically representative group of 38 Libyan women activists joined their efforts in presenting the Libyan Women Action Plan for Peace and their shared vision to the international community.

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Why Women? Inclusive Security and Peaceful Societies

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November 20, 2015

Why Women? Inclusive Security and Peaceful Societies

Traditional approaches to ending wars—where armed groups meet behind closed doors to hammer out a truce—are falling short in the face of 21st

Traditional approaches to ending wars—where armed groups meet behind closed doors to hammer out a truce—are falling short in the face of 21st

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Statement of the Iraqi Women Network in Commemoration of 15th Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325

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November 17, 2015

Statement of the Iraqi Women Network in Commemoration of 15th Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325

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