December 21, 2015
The Economic Consequences of Child Marriage
By: Alyssa Cadice
Where is Fatema Alkasem? The Dutch government has been grappling with this question since the nine-months pregnant Syrian refugee went missing from Ter Apel asylum center three months ago. She…
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December 15, 2015
The Key to Boosting South Korea’s Economy Lies in the Hands of Women
By: Courtnie Baek
“Although Korea was 26th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index, we were just 117th in its Gender Parity Index. I always mention these two figures at the same…
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December 7, 2015
Remittances: A Tool for Women’s Economic Empowerment
By: Sarina Jain
As the pace at which international migration occurs has accelerated during the current phase of globalization, so has the feminization of migration. That is to say, women constitute a growing…
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December 1, 2015
Gender Equality is Central to Effective Climate Action
By: Ambassador Melanne Verveer and President Mary Robinson
By Ambassador Melanne Verveer and President Mary Robinson This article originally appeared in The Guardian here. As the nations of the world meet in Paris to address climate change, it is…
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November 20, 2015
“A Fresh Start” for Northern Ireland? The Importance of Inclusive Politics
On Tuesday, Northern Irish Assembly leaders announced a deal that ended weeks of political crisis. Titled “A Fresh Start,” the agreement is the latest in a number of cross-party negotiations since the 1998…
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November 18, 2015
UNSCR 2242 & the Role of Women in Countering Violent Extremism
By: Vicky Karimi
The Great Lakes and Horn of Africa region is facing new security challenges. Foremost among these is terrorism and violent extremism. The regional nature of existing conflicts in the area,…
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November 16, 2015
Brazil’s Growing Involvement in the Women, Peace & Security Agenda
By: Annabelle Timsit
Brazil has been involved in United Nations-mandated peacekeeping efforts since 1956, participating in 46 of 65 peacekeeping operations and deploying 11,669 personnel in total. Brazil’s involvement has changed over the years, from…
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November 12, 2015
An Interview with Dr. Renata Giannini
By: Annabelle Timsit
Dr. Renata Giannini is a specialist in international security, particularly fragile countries, peace operations, and the gender, peace and security agenda. She has participated in various workshops and validation seminars…
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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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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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