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Giornata Internazionale contro la violenza sulle donne

Il 25 novembre non è una semplice ricorrenza. È un invito. Un invito a rompere il silenzio, a riconoscere i segnali, a credere alle donne, a sostenere chi trova il coraggio di chiedere aiuto. In questa giornata ricordiamo che non è mai colpa della vittima, che ogni donna ha diritto a vivere libera, rispettata e …

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30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration

2025 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It’s a pivotal year for feminism, a time to fight for women’s and girls’ rights, demand gender equality and insist on balancing power structures so everyone has an equitable chance in the world. Why is the Beijing Platform for Action important?  The …

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UN Women Launches National Committee in Italy

“With the establishment of a National Committee in Italy, we are strengthening our global commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment in every country. We are proud to embark on this journey together with our partners in Italy, and I look forward to seeing the crucial role the Committee will play in engaging Italians in …

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The role of women in peacebuilding processes: the example of Colombia.

On the role of women in peace processes, the obligatory reference is the resolution on women, peace, and security unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council on October 31, 2000 (S/RES/1325). https://peacemaker.un.org/sites/peacemaker.un.org/files/SC_ResolutionWomenPeaceSecurity_SRES1325%282000%29%28english_0.pdf It stipulates the obligation for all parties in a conflict to respect women’s rights and involve them in peace negotiations and post-conflict …

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The Connection Between Gender and Power. There is a dominance of men in diplomacy and high-ranked positions.

The issue of gender and power is fundamental to the extent that women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030, notably, the SDG n.5. “Gender Equality”.  However, data show that women are underrepresented at all levels of decision-making worldwide and that achieving …

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Education Is One Of The Primary Echo Chambers For Women To Make Their Voice Heard

Education is a milestone that plays a critical role in shaping an individual’s beliefs, life perspectives, and opportunities.  Thus, for women, particularly in developing countries, education is a powerful echo chamber for women to challenge the status quo and break the wall of stereotypes.  Education provides knowledge and skills and fosters confidence, critical thinking, and …

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