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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY RAISES ASPIRATIONS FOR YOUNG MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN

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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY RAISES ASPIRATIONS FOR YOUNG MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN

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Raising the sights of young women from across the Middle East and North Africa who aspire to political careers was among the accomplishments of the Young Women Leaders Academy (YWLA), a 10-day program held recently in Doha, Qatar.

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Raising the sights of young women from across the Middle East and North Africa who aspire to political careers was among the accomplishments of the Young Women Leaders Academy (YWLA), a 10-day program held recently in Doha, Qatar.

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Arab Human Development Report 2009: Challenges to Human Security in the Arab Countries

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August 27, 2009

Arab Human Development Report 2009: Challenges to Human Security in the Arab Countries

Arab Human Development Reports (AHDRs) engage institutions and citizens in the Arab countries in global concerns so as to build understanding and consensus around regional and national development priorities.

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Arab Human Development Reports (AHDRs) engage institutions and citizens in the Arab countries in global concerns so as to build understanding and consensus around regional and national development priorities.

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Women’s Leadership in a Global Perspective: An Intensive Week-Long Training Workshop for Women in Politics & Public Policy

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Women’s Leadership in a Global Perspective: An Intensive Week-Long Training Workshop for Women in Politics & Public Policy

Meet women from around the world at this unique program offered in Boston by the Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy in partnership with the YWCA Boston.

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SVRI Forum 2009: Coordinated evidence-based responses to end sexual violence

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SVRI Forum 2009: Coordinated evidence-based responses to end sexual violence

Sexual violence has long been neglected both as a public health problem and a violation of multiple human rights. Rape is a threat to global security, and constitutes a crime against humanity.

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Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Peace Negotiations: Implementing Security Council Resolution 1820

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Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Peace Negotiations: Implementing Security Council Resolution 1820

In 2008, the UN Security Council recognized sexual violence as a tactic of warfare. Unaddressed in almost all peace negotiations, it represents one of history’s greatest silences.

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WBI Executive Development Program: Fighting Corruption through Collective Action

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WBI Executive Development Program: Fighting Corruption through Collective Action

The World Bank Institute (WBI) is hosting a conference on anti-corruption issues and solutions.

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