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African Women’s Caucus Position Statement 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Elimination and Prevention of All Forms of Violence against Women and Girls

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March 19, 2013

African Women’s Caucus Position Statement 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Elimination and Prevention of All Forms of Violence against Women and Girls

The African Women’s Caucus representing African civil society organizations from all the five sub-regions of Africa and the diaspora committed to advancing women’s human rights, call on Member States to declare zero tolerance of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls and to prioritize preventive measures in the fight to eliminate violence from the lives of women and girls.

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The African Women’s Caucus representing African civil society organizations from all the five sub-regions of Africa and the diaspora committed to advancing women’s human rights, call on Member States to declare zero tolerance of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls and to prioritize preventive measures in the fight to eliminate violence from the lives of women and girls.

March 18, 2013
Michelle Bachelet to step down as head of UN Women

15 March 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said that Michelle Bachelet had informed him of her intention to step down as head of the United Nations entity mandated to promote gender equality.The Secretary-G

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March 18, 2013
International Women’s Day with elected women of the General National Congress, Libya

On the occasion of the anniversary of the International Day to End Violence against Women, NDI launched its program to strengthen the capacity of   legislators and representatives, and help women establish cross-party mechanisms for collaboration, platforms for civil soci

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March 15, 2013
BGIPU hosting landmark visit of the Speaker of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Chairman of the British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union (BGIPU), Mr Robert Walter

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Basic indicators about women in politics around the world

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March 13, 2013

Basic indicators about women in politics around the world

A very easy to use website outlining basic indicators for women in politics accross the globe. The resource outlines the following information for every country:

- When women were given the right to vote

- When women were given the right to stand for election

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A very easy to use website outlining basic indicators for women in politics accross the globe. The resource outlines the following information for every country:

- When women were given the right to vote

- When women were given the right to stand for election

Women’s Law Association conference focused on increasing women’s political participation (video)

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March 12, 2013

Women’s Law Association conference focused on increasing women’s political participation (video)

In an effort to build momentum following the 2012 races, the Women’s Law Association hosted its annual conference on February 8, entitled “19%: When Will Women Have the Floor?” Experts and professionals gathered to discuss how to close the gender gap in politics, and what role lawyers can play
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In an effort to build momentum following the 2012 races, the Women’s Law Association hosted its annual conference on February 8, entitled “19%: When Will Women Have the Floor?” Experts and professionals gathered to discuss how to close the gender gap in politics, and what role lawyers can play

Women in Parliament in 2012: The Year in Perspective

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March 11, 2013

Women in Parliament in 2012: The Year in Perspective

2012 represented nearly a 1 percentage-point increase in the world average (20.3%).  With the exception of 2007, this is nearly double the annual rate of increase.

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2012 represented nearly a 1 percentage-point increase in the world average (20.3%).  With the exception of 2007, this is nearly double the annual rate of increase.

March 11, 2013
Tanzania assesses the State of Local Democracy from a gender perspective

The Tanzanian Centre for Democracy – an organization bringing together all political parties to promote multi-party democracy in Tanzania – will conduct an assessment of local democracy later this year from a gender perspective using International IDEA’s State of Local Democracy (S

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March 11, 2013
Agents of Change: Yousra Fraous, the Arab Institute for Human Rights

Since the revolution of January 2011, IDEA has been following closely the transition to democracy in Tunisia. Over the past two years, the Institute has strengthened its presence on the ground to provide support to the ongoing constitutional process.

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