Women and Girls Suffer Disproportionatly in Times of Conflict
June 1st, 2010 by Melissa
Source: DESA News
Women’s participation is needed for more effective response to conflict and sustainable development. Read more.
Archive for the 'Women: Security & Peacebuilding' Category
Media Must Play Role in Pushing For Gender Equality
May 25th, 2010 by Andrew
From UN News Center
Every day around the world, mass media sways how people view what it means to be masculine and feminine, “sadly, often resorting to destructive gender stereotypes in the process,” Ms. Migiro said.
“Such stereotyping, in turn feeds into the gender discrimination which is a rood cause of violence against women and girls,” she added…
Failure to Prevent Violence Against Women in Post-Earthquake Haiti.
May 24th, 2010 by Andrew
From Madre News
“in coalition with other organizations, including KOFAVIV, a grassroots women’s group in Haiti, submitted testimony on the failure of the international community to respond to the sexual violence crisis women face in the internally displaced persons camps in Haiti. The coalition submitted the following statement to the UN Human Rights Council for the upcoming session…”
More Women UN Peacekeepers Needed
May 24th, 2010 by Andrew
From IRIN:
“A five-year campaign to boost the number of UN female peacekeepers is progressing steadily in police units, but “seems to be stuck” at a minuscule percentage in military contingents [10%]…
“The advantages of a strong presence of female peacekeeper in conflict and post-conflict zones include creating a safer space for girls and women who have suffered sexual violence…”
Focus on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
May 11th, 2010 by Melissa
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW)
There must be greater accountability for abuses in Afghanistan. “Outspoken and active Afghan women who participate in politics or civil society live in a climate of fear, heightened by the failure of the government to provide security or to give priority to investigations into politically motivated killings of women.” Read more.
Making Motherhood Safe for All
May 7th, 2010 by Melissa
Source: UN News Centre
“No woman should have to pay with her life for giving life.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, calling for global support for United Nations efforts to make motherhood safe for all. Read more
A decade after 1325: Where are women’s seats at the peace table?
April 26th, 2010 by Melissa
Including women in the process of building and maintaining peace.
Special Representative Margot Wallstrom Speaks on Sexual Violence in Conflict
March 25th, 2010 by Melissa
Sexual Violence During Conflicts Minimized to Cultural Tradition
Female Peacekeepers Empower Women in Liberia
March 15th, 2010 by Melissa
In Liberia women participate in national security
Haiti: Sexual Violence in Camps
March 9th, 2010 by Melissa
Haitian women face risk of sexual violence in displacement camps