Un Commission on the Status of Women

What Is Women's Role in Advancing Peace?

Nancy K. Kaufman | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Women?S Empowerment, Leadership, UN Commission on the Status of Women, UN Resolution 1325, International Conflicts, Women?S Rights, Conflict Resolution, Israel, Social Justice, Peace-Making, Women News
Nancy K. Kaufman

Could women actually make a difference and change the equation when it comes to peacemaking in the broadest sense?

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The West Should Listen To Muslim Women Reformers

Ida Lichter, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ida Lichter, M.D.

Apart from moral obligations to support reformers, the West shares common interests for their advance with liberal Muslims and progressive Muslim societies.

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Iran's New Diplomatic Aggression Ironic and Dangerous

Laura Kam | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laura Kam

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and other Iranian leaders make so many shocking statements that many focus only their words. But the real action...

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Report from Rio: Men and Boys in Gender Equality

Pedro C. Moreno | Posted 05.25.2011

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Pedro C. Moreno

What is striking about this meeting is the number of men involved -- accounting for at least half the attendants. A far cry compared to other gatherings on women.

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