Amman, 1 April 2014 – Women activists from 11 countries across the Arab region convened today to identify means to support women’s participation in peace making and ensure women’s protection from all forms of violence during times of conflict and emergency. The regional seminar on Gender in Conflict and […]
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Amman conference focuses on women in conflict zones
A regional conference aiming to address social and women’s issues in conflict-ridden areas kick started Tuesday in Jordan’s capital Amman. The conference is sponsored by the Arab League, the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme, and Karama, a regional NGO. Women’s rights groups from Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Morocco are also among the […]