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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.

Oxfam Webinar on "Women, Peace and Security: What are the ways forwards for the MENA region?"

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February 23, 2016

Oxfam Webinar on "Women, Peace and Security: What are the ways forwards for the MENA region?"

Women in the Middle East and North

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Women in the Middle East and North

Factsheet on Women, Peace and Security in the Middle East and North Africa Region

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February 19, 2016

Factsheet on Women, Peace and Security in the Middle East and North Africa Region

This factsheet, produced by Oxfam,

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This factsheet, produced by Oxfam,

Mean Streets: Identifying and Responding to Urban Refugees' Risks of Gender-Based Violence

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February 18, 2016

Mean Streets: Identifying and Responding to Urban Refugees' Risks of Gender-Based Violence

The Women’s Refugee Commission improves the lives and protects the rights of women, children and youth displaced by conflict and crisis.

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The Women’s Refugee Commission improves the lives and protects the rights of women, children and youth displaced by conflict and crisis.

Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women

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February 17, 2016

Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women

The Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women was issued in the framework of the Conv

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The Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women was issued in the framework of the Conv

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February 1, 2016
Women promote peace in Burundi

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February 1, 2016
Afghan women fight for bigger voice in peace process

According to Human Rights Watch, Afghan women have been denied participation in the last 20 rounds of official peace negotiations.

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Interviews

Alaa Murabit

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January 22, 2016

Alaa Murabit

The Voice of Libyan Women: A progressive voice amid violence and insecurity
Alaa Murabit
The Voice of Libyan Women: A progressive voice amid violence and insecurity
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Alaa Murabit
The Voice of Libyan Women: A progressive voice amid violence and insecurity
January 18, 2016
Call for proposals for an international expert on Women, Peace and Security training to conduct an assessment in Myanmar for the Alliance for Gender Inclusion in the Peace Process

A call for experts is being issued

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