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Inspiring Action: let’s change the narrative of war and gender
Last month, Secretary General Madeleine Rees gave a speech at the 2014 Rotary Peace Fellows Seminar, held at the University of Bradford. Following the seminar’s theme of “Inspiring Action: building...
View ArticleSolidarity with Iraqi and Syrian Women’s Rights Advocates Against ISIL
Women in Iraq and Syria are the targets of brutal oppression and sexual attacks perpetrated by the self defined Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). While more attention has been given to...
View ArticleOne Billion Rising: Join us in rising against sexual violence today
Since we believe that 14 February is more about gender equality and respect for individuals than heart-shaped candies and roses, we’re going to be spending this Valentines Day rising against sexual...
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Strategies for Change: Iraqi and Syrian Women’s Rights Activists Join in...
In January 2015, WILPF and Madre brought women’s rights activists and members of grassroots organisations from Syria and Iraq together in Istanbul to share their experiences and identify strategies for...
View ArticleGender Equal Militaries – Evolution or a Continuation of Existing Patriarchal...
On 4 June, WILPF attended a public discussion hosted by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), in collaboration with the Maison de la Paix Gender and Diversity Hub. The theme of the event was...
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DRC at the 30th Human Rights Council
Despite certain recent progress made by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government to enhance human rights protection and mechanisms, the situation in the DRC remains dire. During the 30th...
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DRC at the 30th Human Rights Council
Despite certain recent progress made by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government to enhance human rights protection and mechanisms, the situation in the DRC remains dire. During the 30th...
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UPR30 (May 2018): recommendations on Cameroon, Canada, Colombia and Germany...
For the upcoming 30th session of the Universal Periodic Review (7 May 2018 – 18 May 2018), WILPF is making recommendations on the Cameroon, Canada, Colombia and Germany. The recommendations can be...
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Let’s talk about violence against women
Today it is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which also marks the beginning of the international campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”. During...
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