October 15, 2013
UN Women Executive Director meets with President of Dominican Republic to advance women’s empowerment and gender equality
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Madeleine Albright: On being a woman and a diplomat
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October 10, 2013
Madeleine Albright: On being a woman and a diplomat
Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks bluntly about politics and diplomacy, making the case that women's issues deserve a place at the center of foreign policy.
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Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks bluntly about politics and diplomacy, making the case that women's issues deserve a place at the center of foreign policy.
October 9, 2013
Women leaders champion the call for integrity in governance
Manila –In support of anti-corruption initiatives of the Government of the Philippines, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its partners hosted a forum today aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
October 9, 2013
UN Women Executive Director to visit Malawi on first official country mission
The newly appointed Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, will visit Malawi from 6 to 9 October, on her first official country mission.
October 8, 2013
Women's inclusion in peace process critical for successful transition in Afghanistan
UN Women Deputy Executive Director John Hendra speaks at an International Conference on Women, Peace and Security at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kabul, on 5 October 2013
Interviews
Margaret Mensah-Williams
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October 7, 2013
Margaret Mensah-Williams
Member of Parliament of Namibia
Member of Parliament of Namibia
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Member of Parliament of Namibia
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Susan Nakawuki
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October 7, 2013
Susan Nakawuki
Member of the East African Legislative Assembly
Member of the East African Legislative Assembly
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Member of the East African Legislative Assembly
The role of women in Israeli – Palestinian Peace Negotiations
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October 1, 2013
The role of women in Israeli – Palestinian Peace Negotiations
31 October 2000 was an historic date for women worldwide. On this day, the United Nations adopted Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 on women, peace and security.
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31 October 2000 was an historic date for women worldwide. On this day, the United Nations adopted Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 on women, peace and security.
Women Movement for Peace and Security in Africa
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October 1, 2013
Women Movement for Peace and Security in Africa
In order to study the role of women in the various stages of peace and conflict, we must first understand the underlying concepts inherent in these processes and the ways in which women understand and use these
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In order to study the role of women in the various stages of peace and conflict, we must first understand the underlying concepts inherent in these processes and the ways in which women understand and use these