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October 27, 2013
RI’s women peace activists receive 2013 N-Peace Awards

Two Indonesian women peace activists have won the 2013 N-Peace Awards for their efforts to promote women's equality and protection of women against discrimination.

October 24, 2013
Cameroon elections catapult women, more than doubling their representation in the National Assembly
October 15, 2013
UN Women Executive Director meets with President of Dominican Republic to advance women’s empowerment and gender equality
September 16, 2013
Gender equality and Turkey’s 2023 goals

2023 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. The symbolism of this date has led to 2023 being set as the “deadline” for many financial, political, and social targets. However, any growth needs to be social for it to be sustainable.

September 13, 2013
Cambodia's Women Call For Free And Fair Elections

“Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia”: Once a phrase commonly seen on banners in Phnom Penh, it has now taken to the streets.

September 6, 2013
Constituent Assembly’s female representation shows poor quantity, good quality: women’s rights activists

While the 

September 3, 2013
Kosovo's path to gender equality

Celebrating only five years of independence and following recent fanfare surrounding its struggle to achieve recognition by 100 members of the United Nations, Kosovo may not necessarily be the first country that comes to mind in contemporary discussions of women in diplomatic leadership.

September 2, 2013
Liberia: Senate Opposes 30 Percent Gender Equality

Heated debate erupted on the floor in the Senate on Thursday after some Senators strongly opposed a provision in the election reform law that requires political parties to ensure thirty percent gender equality during candidates' registration.

August 27, 2013
Egypt: Council - Women Were Marginalized Under Brotherhood's Rule

Ambassador Mervat Talawi, the National Council for Women's head, called on all countries to recognize the Muslim Brotherhood's crimes