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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.

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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Biden's first year: A mirage of gender parity

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February 8, 2022

Biden's first year: A mirage of gender parity

Joseph Robinette Biden stood before America answering questions for nearly two hours the day before his one-year anniversary of becoming president.

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Joseph Robinette Biden stood before America answering questions for nearly two hours the day before his one-year anniversary of becoming president.

January 24, 2022
Bachelet: Women’s participation forging peace worldwide, ‘vastly worse’ post pandemic

With COVID-19, the situation for women human rights defenders and the prospects for women's full participation in building peace, has become “vastly worse”, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.

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RepresentWomen's Arab State Brief

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December 24, 2021

RepresentWomen's Arab State Brief

RepresentWomen's Arab State Brief reviews the extent to which women are represented in Arab countries, the history of Arab independence and revolutions - and their impact on women's rights and representation; and country-specific information that covers the history of

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RepresentWomen's Arab State Brief reviews the extent to which women are represented in Arab countries, the history of Arab independence and revolutions - and their impact on women's rights and representation; and country-specific information that covers the history of

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