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Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1325 (2000)

How Namibia helped birth UN Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security

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Namibia held the UN Security Council Presidency in Oct 2000 when the landmark resolution was adopted and still champions gender equality

Women march for peace in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: "What women want, God wants. Congolese mothers want peace." Photo: ©UNIFEM

African women struggle for a seat at the peace table

Africa women rights

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Are women better peacemakers?

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Casamance women march for peace

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