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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.

From a Transitional to a Permanent Constitution: Views of Men and Women in South Sudan on Constitution-Making

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September 10, 2013

From a Transitional to a Permanent Constitution: Views of Men and Women in South Sudan on Constitution-Making

South Sudan faces yet another crossroads in its history as a young nation.
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South Sudan faces yet another crossroads in its history as a young nation.

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Shortage of female security forces could keep Afghan women from vote

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Shortage of female security forces could keep Afghan women from vote

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Women across Afghanistan risk being unable to vote in next year's presidential elections because of a severe shortage of women in the security forces, the country's election monitor said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission (IEC) said that there were just 2,000 of the required 12,000 women needed to carry out body searches required for voters entering polling stations set aside specially for women.

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Women across Afghanistan risk being unable to vote in next year's presidential elections because of a severe shortage of women in the security forces, the country's election monitor said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission (IEC) said that there were just 2,000 of the required 12,000 women needed to carry out body searches required for voters entering polling stations set aside specially for women.

Not Just a Numbers Game: Increasing Women’s Participation in UN Peacekeeping

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August 26, 2013

Not Just a Numbers Game: Increasing Women’s Participation in UN Peacekeeping

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security. This stressed the need to integrate a gender perspective into the maintenance and
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In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security. This stressed the need to integrate a gender perspective into the maintenance and

A Place at the Table: Safeguarding Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

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August 16, 2013

A Place at the Table: Safeguarding Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Ten years after the start of the western intervention in Afghanistan, Afghan women are facing an uncertain future.

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Ten years after the start of the western intervention in Afghanistan, Afghan women are facing an uncertain future.

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Egypt Tahrir Square Sexual Assaults Widespread, Women's Groups Warn

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Egypt Tahrir Square Sexual Assaults Widespread, Women's Groups Warn

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Operation Anti-Sexual Harassment, an Egyptian women's group set up in the wake of numerous sex attacks during Egypt's first round of protests, said it had 44 reported cases of assault on women in Tahrir Square, the highest number in their history, with one woman requiring surgery for her injuries.

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Operation Anti-Sexual Harassment, an Egyptian women's group set up in the wake of numerous sex attacks during Egypt's first round of protests, said it had 44 reported cases of assault on women in Tahrir Square, the highest number in their history, with one woman requiring surgery for her injuries.

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Rights group: 46 cases of harassment in Tahrir on 30 June

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Rights group: 46 cases of harassment in Tahrir on 30 June

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Injy Ghozlan, a member of Op Anti-Sexual Harassment/Assault, said the group has detected 46 incidents of sexual assault on protesters in Tahrir on Sunday, describing the assaults as "major and shocking."

Some of the assaulted victims required immediate medical intervention, while others required psychiatric assistance.

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Injy Ghozlan, a member of Op Anti-Sexual Harassment/Assault, said the group has detected 46 incidents of sexual assault on protesters in Tahrir on Sunday, describing the assaults as "major and shocking."

Some of the assaulted victims required immediate medical intervention, while others required psychiatric assistance.

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Security Council Meeting: Women and peace and security

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Security Council Meeting: Women and peace and security

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6984th meeting - Sexual violence in conflict.
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6984th meeting - Sexual violence in conflict.

UN Security Council resolution 2106

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June 23, 2013

UN Security Council resolution 2106

UN Security Council resolution 2106, adopted in 2013, adds greater operational details to previous resolutions on this topic, reiterates that all actors, including not only the Security Council and parties to armed conflict, but all Member States and United Nations entities, must do more to imple

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UN Security Council resolution 2106, adopted in 2013, adds greater operational details to previous resolutions on this topic, reiterates that all actors, including not only the Security Council and parties to armed conflict, but all Member States and United Nations entities, must do more to imple

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