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March 5, 2014
2014 International Women’s Day Statement for Helen Clark

This year’s International Women’s Day theme – Equality for Women is Progress for All – states a simple truth.  No country will reach its full potential if its female citizens do not enjoy full equality.  As the 2015 end date of the Millennium Development Goals nears,

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Women threatened by ‘Republic of Fear’ in Egypt

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March 5, 2014

Women threatened by ‘Republic of Fear’ in Egypt

Women of different backgrounds have increased their participation in Egypt’s political life, but face violence at the hands of the current military government.

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Women of different backgrounds have increased their participation in Egypt’s political life, but face violence at the hands of the current military government.

March 3, 2014
Gender parity in parliament possible within 20 years, new trends show

A one point five percentage point (1.5) increase in 2013 of the global average of women members of parliament (MPs) marks a significant and encouraging trend that could lead to gender parity within 20 years if fully capitalized upon, says the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

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March 2, 2014
Equality for Women is Progress for All
Message of Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, for International Women’s Day 2014.
 
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Sonja Lokar

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Sonja Lokar

Sonja Lokar is a sociologist and a specialist in political party development, social welfare state issues and gender issues. She has published more than 300 articles in Slovene, Croat, English, French and German languages. She was active as a researcher and political analyst.

February 19, 2014
Jordan joins COMMIT initiative, also signs MoU with UN Women
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Libya Status of Women Survey 2013

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February 19, 2014

Libya Status of Women Survey 2013

A nationwide survey examining civic, political and economic participation of Libyan Women and exploring public attitudes toward women's roles, rights and domestic violence.

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A nationwide survey examining civic, political and economic participation of Libyan Women and exploring public attitudes toward women's roles, rights and domestic violence.

February 18, 2014
Women of Latin America build bridges, changing status quo in politics

In Honduras and El Salvador, a spotlight on efforts towards addressing electoral challenges through trainings for candidates. 

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Women's Participation in the Constitution-Building process

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Women's Participation in the Constitution-Building process

Many countries have, in recent decades, written or revised their constitutions, such as Afghanistan, Argentina, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Egypt, Iraq, Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia and Zimbabwe, just to name a few.

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Many countries have, in recent decades, written or revised their constitutions, such as Afghanistan, Argentina, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Egypt, Iraq, Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia and Zimbabwe, just to name a few.

Survey Report: Syria Peace Talks Fail to Engage Women

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February 14, 2014

Survey Report: Syria Peace Talks Fail to Engage Women

In partnership with the Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria, Inclusive Security conducted a survey of 110 women living and working inside Syria.

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In partnership with the Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria, Inclusive Security conducted a survey of 110 women living and working inside Syria.

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