UN Women has published a brief that highlights the emerging evidence of the impact of the recent global pandemic of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls. According to the
A conversation with Bintou Keita, U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, and Africa Defense Forum about the benefits and challenges of bringing more women into peacekeeping. Originally from Guinea, Bintou Keita
An article by UN News explains that UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for measures to address a “horrifying global surge in domestic violence” directed towards women and girls, linked
Below is an excerpt from U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ speech on International Women’s Day. There is overwhelming evidence that investing in women is the most effective way to lift communities,
Recognizing the work done in achieving women’s equality whilst still acknowledging that much more progress needs to be made.
Highlighting the growing possibility of violent insurgent activities in Southern Africa, with a case study focused on Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado.
An analysis of two of the most important peacekeeping operations on the African continent, namely those in Mali and Somalia.
Generating more consultative processes by promoting women’s active participation in international, regional and national mediation.
Sharing ideas to increase cooperation between the UN and regional organisations ahead of the UN peacebuilding architecture review in 2020.
Gounden and Muhammed-Bande discuss a partnership between ACCORD and the UN to promote Global Peace Charter.