Report: “A Violence Without Name: Reproductive Violence in the Colombian Armed Conflict”
Women’s Link Worldwide, an international non-profit organization, recently submitted a report to the Colombian Truth Commission regarding the reproductive rights violations that occurred in the context of the armed conflict in Colombia. The report provides information and analysis for the Commission to clarify the practices of reproductive violence carried out by all armed actors, as well as […]
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada
The Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action and Dr. Pamela Palmater, Chair in Indigenous Governance at Ryerson University have written a report documenting the terrible effects the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Indigenous women and girls in Canada. The report was written in response to the call for input by Jose Francisco Cali Tzay, Special […]
Call for action to end gender-based violence and impunity for GBV perpetrators in South Sudan
On the 24th of June, 2020, a joint statement on ending gender-based violence was issued by South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and UNFPA South Sudan. Key points in the statement include: As South Sudan responds to this crisis, we […]
The COVID-19 Crisis Spotlights Criticality of Women’s Participation and UNSCR 1325: A Policy-Research Exchange
A PRIO blog post written by Njoki Kinyanjui and Louise Olsson highlights how elements of the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting women’s participation. Key points of the post include: The authors consider strengthened policy-research exchange, such as the #Beyond13252020 cooperation and the FBA, PRIO and UN Women Research-Policy Dialogue, central in providing an impetus to move […]
Rape of displaced women in North Darfur on the rise
An artcle by Radio Dabanga published on 22 June, 2020, highlights the findings of a 50% increase in cases of rape of displaced women in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur. The research was completed by The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa, SIHA Network. Key points include: SIHA Network bases its announcement […]
Sudan to Teach Police, Army, Medics Awareness of Gender-Based Violence
On June 21, 2020, Radio Dabanga published a news article on their website outlining some new measures the Sudanese government is taking to address gender-based violence (GBV). Key points include: Sudan is to establish a special unit to combat violence against women aimed to improve conditions for women, to protect them, and preserve their dignity. […]
Marginalised women are being left behind in the coronavirus pandemic
An article by Brita Fernandez Schmidt, Executive Director of Women for Women International, outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting women and girls around the world, especially for those already living in conflict and fragile situations. Key points include: A Women for Women International programme participant from South Sudan told us, “COVID-19 is worse than […]
New Publication: Where are the Words? A Guide for Civil Society Organisations
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom in collaboration with the London School of Economics’ Centre for WPS released a new report and guide for civil society organisations titled; Where are the Words? A Guide for Civil Society Organisations. The recently released report shows that Women, Peace and Security resolutions are not being translated […]
Women integral to battling coronavirus and pushing for lasting peace and security
An article written on 11 June 2020 for the UN News website highlights the crucial role local women are playing in their communities to combat the spread of COVID-19. It also articulates what the United Nations have been doing to support these women. Key points of the article include: The Peace Operations chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, […]
Press Release: Advancing Women leadership during and post COVID-19 pandemic
On June 2, 2020, the African Union released a press release after the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) convened a virtual consultation. The consultation was held to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on women in Africa, share their knowledge and undertakings to feed into scenario planning and orient responses at policy and action levels, […]