Tag: gender equality
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Putting Women at the Centre of Diplomacy and Peacebuilding
Introduction: Why Women Must Be Central Evidence across conflicts shows a compelling pattern: peace agreements are more durable when women are meaningfully involved. Women bring different experiences, networks, and approaches to negotiation and post-conflict reconstruction that can bridge gaps often missed by traditional processes. This article examines how placing women at the center of diplomacy…
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Latvia Exits Istanbul Convention on Violence Against Women Sparks Outcry
Latvia votes to pull out of key treaty on violence against women In a move that has unleashed a wave of protests and a heated national debate, Latvian MPs voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, the international accord designed to protect women from violence, including domestic abuse. The decision, reached after days of intense…
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Training 16 Defenders: NGO Forum & African Commission for Local Impact
Overview: Strengthening Human Rights Defenders across Africa Across the continent, human rights defenders play a vital role in achieving justice and a dignified life for everyone. From safeguarding freedom of expression and association to holding governments accountable and advancing gender equality, defenders persist in challenging environments. Recently, a targeted training initiative brought 16 defenders together…
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Training 16 Defenders: Local Impact Through the NGO Forum and the African Commission
Investing in Local Impact: The Training Program Across Africa, human rights defenders play a crucial role in advancing dignity, justice, and accountability. A recent training program brought 16 defenders together with the NGO Forum and the African Commission to deepen their impact at the local level. The initiative underscores a shared commitment: empower individuals who…
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Training 16 Defenders: Local Impact Through the NGO Forum and African Commission
Unlocking Local Impact: Training 16 Defenders with the NGO Forum and the African Commission Across Africa, human rights defenders play a vital role in advancing justice and dignity for all. From protecting freedom of expression and association to holding governments accountable and pushing for gender equality, defenders are at the frontline of change. Recent efforts…
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Latvia’s Saeima to Decide Istanbul Convention Fate Thursday
Overview: What’s at stake for Latvia The Saeima, Latvia’s parliament, is set to vote on the country’s future with the Istanbul Convention this Thursday. After a lengthy and often contentious debate in its first reading, lawmakers supported withdrawal by a narrow margin. With fresh discussions looming, the chamber now faces a decisive moment that could…
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MiMa Zanzibar: Sports as a Catalyst for Women and Youth Leadership
MiMa Zanzibar: A Movement Where Play Fuels Progress MiMa Zanzibar, short for Michezo kwa Maendeleo, is redefining how communities perceive sport in Zanzibar. Far from a mere pastime, MiMa leverages athletics as a strategic instrument for advancing women’s rights, youth leadership, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Rooted in the belief that “Every…
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SPP convenes African stakeholders to chart a path to COP30
Overview: Africa gathers to shape its COP30 message The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a Nigerian civil society group, is convening a high‑level webinar to refresh Africa’s strategy ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The session brings together climate experts, policymakers, youth representatives, and gender advocates from across the continent to discuss the current…
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Hania Aamir Appointed UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan
Hania Aamir Appointed UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has designated actor and youth icon Hania Aamir as its National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan. The appointment marks a significant step in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment across the country,…
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Hania Aamir Named UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan
Hania Aamir Takes on a Pivotal Role in Pakistan The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has officially designated the Pakistani actor and youth icon Hania Aamir as its National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan. The announcement marks a formal commitment to use Aamir’s wide public reach to advocate…