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Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo attends a confirmation of charges hearing in his pre-trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague February 19, 2013. Gbagbo is charged with crimes against humanity committed during the 2011 civil war sparked by his refusal to accept the election victory of rival Alassane Ouattara. REUTERS/ Michael Kooren (NETHERLANDS)
February 16, 2016

Toward Justice for Women in Côte d’Ivoire

By: Chloé White

In late 2010, violence erupted in Côte d’Ivoire when Laurent Gbagbo, the president of the country, and his opponent, former Prime Minister Alassane Ouattara, both claimed victory in the presidential elections. Conflict…
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Elections in Myanmar
October 29, 2015

The November 2015 Elections in Myanmar

By: Chloé White

 Find a PDF of this Information2Action here. On November 8, 2015, Myanmar will hold its first general elections since the country transitioned from a military junta to a quasi-civilian government in…
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United Nations Security Council
October 28, 2015

15 Years On, A New Opportunity: UNSCR 2242

By: Chloé White

October 2015 marks the fifteenth anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 (2000), the milestone framework on women, peace and security (WPS). At this historic moment, the United Nations held…
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