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June 28, 2012
Papua New Guinea: Hopes PNG polls will boost female MPs

Voting in Papua New Guinea's general election kicks off this weekend and a record number of candidates are hoping to win a seat in the country's parliament.

June 28, 2012
Mongolia: Can New Electoral Law Help Women Enter Parliament?

Supported by recent revisions to Mongolia’s election law, a record number of women are on the ballot in parliamentary elections on June 28. They are seeking seats in what has traditionally been a male-dominated body.

Summary of E-Discussion on Implementation of SCR1325

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June 28, 2012

Summary of E-Discussion on Implementation of SCR1325

UN Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) mandates that women in post-conflict states fully participate in all aspects of the transition. The resolution is historic because of the depth of change — in procedure, assessment, delivery and attitudes — necessary for its full implementation.

UN Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) mandates that women in post-conflict states fully participate in all aspects of the transition. The resolution is historic because of the depth of change — in procedure, assessment, delivery and attitudes — necessary for its full implementation.

June 27, 2012
Burma: Women Should be Part of Peace Process: Group

The Women’s League of Burma (WLB), a coalition of 13 women’s organizations representing Burma’s main ethnic groups, called on Wednesday for the inclusion of women in the country’s ongoing efforts to end decades of ethnic conflict.

June 26, 2012
China: Women dismiss dress suggestions from Shanghai metro firm

June 25, 2012
Bhutan: Divided on the issue, members decide to debate

National Assembly members yesterday raised various concerns in adopting the domestic violence bill.

June 25, 2012
North Korea: Women Facing Harsh New Pressures
June 11, 2012
Pakistan: death threats against lawyer Asma Jahangir

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation A

Charmaine Rodrigues

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Charmaine Rodrigues is the Pacific Regional Legislative Strengthening Expert at the UNDP Pacific Center based in Suva. The Center services 3 Pacific country offices and covers a parish of 15 Pacific Island countries. Ms.