Deliberate effort to put women in political positions, building institutions and strong legal frameworks, as well as strong human resource capacity, are some of the catalysts that will ensure the African woman is empowered.
A side-event on “Women for Peace: Recognizing Women’s Role in Peacebuilding” will be held on the margins of the 74th session of the United Nations Gen
For decades, governments, civil society, and the United Nations have recognized that women’s leadership and women’s status are inextricably linked wit
In this panel, leaders of leaders from the public, corporate and civil society sectors will address how to concretely and innovatively address barrier
Raising women’s political participation leads to faster maternal mortality decline. We estimate that the introduction of quotas for women in parliament results in a 9–12 per cent decline in maternal mortality.
Raising women’s political participation leads to faster maternal mortality decline. We estimate that the introduction of quotas for women in parliament results in a 9–12 per cent decline in maternal mortality.
Tackling inequality between women and men in the sharing of power and decision-making at all levels is essential to strengthen democracy and achieve peace and sustainable development.
The Permanent Missions of Afghanistan, Germany, and Sweden to the United Nations, UN Women, and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
This WPS Focal Points Network event will bring together Member States, regional organizations, UN agencies and civil society organizations to discuss
The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) recently launched a new Strategic Plan for 2019-2023, with the advancement of the ri
