Tag: New York

Marking adoption of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women Peace & Security, Gender and Conflict Forum: The Arab region must address with adequate resolve the use of violence against women as a weapon of war

New York, 14 October 2015 – Participants in the Gender and Conflict Forum emphasized the importance of addressing, with great resolve, systematic violations committed against women and girls in conflict areas across the Arab region, which they highlighted has intensified in an unprecedented pace and in varying forms, from physical to sexual violence—including murder and […]

Arab Women Organisation Presents Recommendations to International Stakeholders on 14th Anniversary of UN SCR 1325 in New York

New York (October 30, 2014) – The Arab Women Organization (AWO) of Jordan, in partnership with Karama, highlighted key recommendations on women, peace, and security in meetings with the international community on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in New York. The delegation, which consisted of AWO representatives Layla […]

Arab Women Leaders Call for Global Action for Peace and Security

New York, NY (September 8, 2014) – Just days before the 69th General Assembly commences, Arab women leaders convened high-level policy makers in New York to issue key recommendations on women, peace, and security and call upon the international community for their urgent support in ensuring women’s participation at all levels of the peace and […]