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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.

May 26, 2023
Women’s meaningful participation in political and public life in Afghanistan focus of special OSCE Asian partners meeting

The Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group met today to discuss key aspects for ensuring women’s participation in political and public life. The meeting was convened by the Polish Chair of the Group.

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May 25, 2023
Angola debates the women’s role in building peace and democracy



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Anita Kiki Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
April 21, 2023
Somalia: UN official underlines need to advance women’s participation in public life







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A woman looks at a picture of former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada on her mobile phone, who was shot dead by gunmen at her house in Kabul on January 15, 2023.
January 19, 2023
Former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada shot dead at her home in Kabul

(CNN) — Former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada and her security guard were shot dead her home in Kabul early Sunday morning, according to Kabul police.

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War, revolution, and the expansion of women’s political representation

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January 12, 2023

War, revolution, and the expansion of women’s political representation

Women’s political rights and their exercise of political citizenship globally have often expanded more rapidly in times of conflict, crisis, and revolution.

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Women’s political rights and their exercise of political citizenship globally have often expanded more rapidly in times of conflict, crisis, and revolution.

December 16, 2022
Gender parity, the only path to gender equality: Guterres

Gender equality remains essentially, a question of power, 

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