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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.

How did Rwanda become no.1 for gender equality?

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October 21, 2022

How did Rwanda become no.1 for gender equality?

In 2008, the Rwanda Chamber of Deputies was the first elected national parliament where women were the majority. The proportion of MPs who are women is at 61.25% today, way above the current global average of 26.4%.

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In 2008, the Rwanda Chamber of Deputies was the first elected national parliament where women were the majority. The proportion of MPs who are women is at 61.25% today, way above the current global average of 26.4%.

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October 17, 2022
Many Iranian women demand political change amid decades-long grievances

DUBAI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Like millions of other Iranian women, retired teacher Somayyeh has been repressed by the country's hardline Islamic laws for decades but was too frightened to stand up to ruling clerics - until Mahsa Amini's death in moralit

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September 22, 2022
South Sudan: Taking steps towards the inclusion of women in peace-building

In South Sudan, Africa's youngest nation, women's political participation remains low when there are calls to have

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Achieving Sustainable Peace and Security through Gender-Responsive Leadership

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Achieving Sustainable Peace and Security through Gender-Responsive Leadership

On Wednesday, September 21st, IPI together with the Government of Sweden, and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, in cooperation with the Folke Bernadotte

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September 2, 2022
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: arrest after attempted shooting of Argentina vice-president

Fernández de Kirchner was greeting supporters outside her home when a Brazilian man approached her and raised a handgun to her face

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In West Africa, a staggering low number of women in politics is brightened by one exception

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August 25, 2022

In West Africa, a staggering low number of women in politics is brightened by one exception

LAGOS — A mere 17 women were appointed or elected to parliaments, ministerial or electoral offices in the West Africa/Sahel region out of 134 available positions from December 2021 to June 2022.

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LAGOS — A mere 17 women were appointed or elected to parliaments, ministerial or electoral offices in the West Africa/Sahel region out of 134 available positions from December 2021 to June 2022.

August 24, 2022
UN Women Sudan supports young women’s participation in the political process

Through roundtable discussions, capacity-building workshops, and seminars targeting women from across Sudan, UN Women Sudan empowers young women to learn skills in alliance-building and participation in political processes.

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August 3, 2022
Police training rolled out across Kenya ahead of elections

A nationwide rollout of training on sexual and gender-based violence has recently concluded across Kenya to better equip law enforcement officials prevent and mitigate sexual violence during the country’s 2022 General Election.

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Inclusion and gender equality in post-coup Myanmar

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July 21, 2022

Inclusion and gender equality in post-coup Myanmar

This brief explores inclusion strategies for constitutional and democratic reform in the post-coup context of Myanmar.

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This brief explores inclusion strategies for constitutional and democratic reform in the post-coup context of Myanmar.

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