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2015: A tough year for democracy and human rights
… range of issues from poverty reduction to nutrition, gender equality and environmental protection. Unless … and democracy are to be fully extended to the world’s women. 2015 is the twentieth anniversary of the … and for equality. Twenty years on, more women and girls than at any previous point in time serve in political …
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Forthright and feminist: Norway's first woman leader
… present at home and her parents fostered her belief that women could achieve just as much as men. Brundtland went on … members out of 18 in her second cabinet. (Norway’s Gender Equality Act – originally enacted in 1978 – was amended … as trying to eradicate child marriage by 2030 through Girls Not Brides . What are the root causes of the …
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Women's rights must not be taken for granted
Women's rights must not be taken for granted 14 November … "Why is it so important to promote and safeguard gender equality? It is a matter of human rights. It is a matter of … remember a Norway, in the 1950s, when role expectations of girls and boys were still very different and still mostly …
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Multilateral solutions are vital to tackling the global challenges we face
… Council on multilateralism, nuclear arms control and gender equality. … I address you today as a woman and indeed a grandmother. If women had equal power in the world today, I believe we would … of systemic violence and discrimination against women and girls – a cause of such immense suffering. I call …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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2020 must be a year of multilateral action on nuclear arms, climate and gender
… on UN member states to do more in 2020 to advance gender equality. Women drew up a remarkable multilateral agenda in … of systemic violence and discrimination against women and girls – a cause of immense suffering that The Elders will …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The women of Zimbabwe making history
The women of Zimbabwe making history 17 May 2010 … Importantly, the GPA contains a clear commitment to gender equality. It supports women’s participation in all efforts … mothers and community leaders, the rights of women and girls are doubly impacted by such violence. I stressed …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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A moral leader: India’s chance to spearhead efforts to end child marriage worldwide
… that young people and leaders alike are beginning to put equality for girls and women at the heart of India's development. Last …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The words of God do not justify cruelty to women
The words of God do not justify cruelty to women 12 July 2009 … omit rape as a crime. But it also costs many millions of girls and women control over their own bodies and lives, and … of religious and traditional leaders in ensuring equality and human rights. We have recently published a …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Story of The Elders
… Girls Not Brides: Ending Child Marriage … attention to the harmful practices that hold girls and women back, and to encourage and empower others to build a … to our work, from human rights and peacebuilding to gender equality and justice for all.” - Mary Robinson …
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Stories from the frontlines: Refugee-Led Organisations in the Shadow of COVID-19
… South Africa, I found my calling of serving fellow refugee women which led us to founding the Whole World Women … young age I started supporting social causes, in defence of democracy and freedom of expression in Venezuela. In … also exacerbated other health hazards specific to women and girls. These include inadequate sexual and reproductive …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31