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A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

By way of background, UNDP funds and supports a programme in partnership with the Huairou Commission (a global network of grassroots women’s organisations) that so far has mobilized 2,300 community members and trained more than 500 people on social accountability strategies in Brazil, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Uganda.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 17 2014 

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

IPU is deeply concerned by the shooting of Afghan MP Mariam Koofi, the latest in a string of attacks on parliamentarians in Afghanistan, particularly women legislators.

Koofi, the sister of fellow MP and human rights activist Fawzia Koofi, was wounded on 15th April whilst leaving her office and is now recovering in a Kabul hospital.

Fawzia Koofi, suffered a similar attack in 2010 while travelling with her two teenage daughters.

IPU has repeatedly called for greater efforts to protect Afghan parliamentarians, with women MPs being particularly targeted in recent times. Impunity not only violates MPs basic rights to life, security and freedom of expression, but also undermines their ability to represent their constituents effectively and to tackle the many issues their country is facing.

Women currently make up more than 27 per cent of parliamentarians in Afghanistan. Many of them are strong advocates for women’s rights on all issues, including health, education and employment.

IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, which works to redress human rights abuses against MPs around the world, is examining cases involving Afghan MPs who have been victims of repeated attacks and intimidation.

We invite you to read the full article published April 17 2014

Tonga held its first ever Practice Parliament for Women on 10-11 April at the Fale Alea - Legislative Assembly - in Nuku’alofa. With the upcoming general election in November, it was the opportunity to encourage female participation in politics and to come together in a near reality parliament to discuss issues affecting women. Tonga has only ever had seven women MPs in the past 100 years. The Practice Parliament identified and encouraged women to join and showcase their talents and capabilities as potential national leaders. With 30 seats allocated, sessions were broadcast live on radio and covered on national TV. They increased women´s awareness of their role in a participatory democratic system and encouraged a better understanding of parliament’s lawmaking role, its procedures and processes.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 14 2014

Tonga held its first ever Practice Parliament for Women on 10-11 April at the Fale Alea - Legislative Assembly - in Nuku’alofa. With the upcoming general election in November, it was the opportunity to encourage female participation in politics and to come together in a near reality parliament to discuss issues affecting women. Tonga has only ever had seven women MPs in the past 100 years. The Practice Parliament identified and encouraged women to join and showcase their talents and capabilities as potential national leaders. With 30 seats allocated, sessions were broadcast live on radio and covered on national TV. They increased women´s awareness of their role in a participatory democratic system and encouraged a better understanding of parliament’s lawmaking role, its procedures and processes.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 14 2014

Tonga held its first ever Practice Parliament for Women on 10-11 April at the Fale Alea - Legislative Assembly - in Nuku’alofa. With the upcoming general election in November, it was the opportunity to encourage female participation in politics and to come together in a near reality parliament to discuss issues affecting women. Tonga has only ever had seven women MPs in the past 100 years. The Practice Parliament identified and encouraged women to join and showcase their talents and capabilities as potential national leaders. With 30 seats allocated, sessions were broadcast live on radio and covered on national TV. They increased women´s awareness of their role in a participatory democratic system and encouraged a better understanding of parliament’s lawmaking role, its procedures and processes.

We invite our users to read the full article published April 14 2014