The eighteenth International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East continued this afternoon, holding two panel discussions on the topics “New media vs. traditional media: allies or adversaries in furthering the peace process” and “The role of Israeli and Palestinian women in achieving peace and security in the Middle East”
We, the delegates of the Afghan Women's Movement from First Women's Council to Kabul Conference, welcome the Afghan Government's efforts for an Afghan-led action plan for improved governance, economic and social development, and security. We acknowledge the progress in the area of women's rights in the last eight years, and appreciate the support of the international community and Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in this regard.
Participatory Evaluation Reports of Aid Flows from a Gender Perspective in Cambodia, Guatemala, Morocco, Mozambique, Peru and Viet-Nam: evaluations, mapping of actors and key stakeholders, organization of capacity development and knowledge sharing workshops at national level, preparation of activities to initiate political dialogue between key actors, and public presentation of results.
This weekend, as I am sure many of you know, is the time when Americans celebrate our independence. And I am so pleased that I could end my trip here in Georgia, a country that has had an extraordinary history going back hundreds of years and, more
Meeting Soraida will overturn any preconceived notions you may have about Palestine. In her neighborhood in Ramallah, the women do not all wear veils, the men do not rattle off empty political slogans, the young people do not strap bombs to their belts, and the children play together like children everywhere.
Women in Struggle presents rare testimony from four female Palestinian ex-prisoners who disclose their experiences during their years of imprisonment in Israeli jails and the effect it has had on their present and future lives.
The conference Afghan Women's Movement from First Women's Council to Kabul Conference was a joint event of Afghan Women's Network and Equality for Peace and Development in coordination with Ministry of Women's Affairs.
Help is needed to preserve the life of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, an Iranian women who could be stoned to death at any time. Equality Now says it has learned from credible sources that Mohammadi-Ashanit received the sentence after being changed with committing adultery with two men.
The recent outbreak of violence in Kyrgyzstan has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and resulted in a tragic loss of life due to ethnic clashes. As the humanitarian response mobilizes, the InterAction Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Working Group remains concerned about the impact of this crisis on women and girls. This document summarizes our concerns and offers recommendations for United States action.
