The UN Security Council will convene on 18 October an Open Debate on women and peace and security with a focus on women, rule of law and transitional justice! The legacy of conflict-related violence endures long after a peace agreement is signed. In too many cases, violence and insecurity continue or even increase for women, facilitated by large-scale impunity, the absence of effective justice systems and an unreformed security sector. Re-establishing the rule of law is the foundation for women’s security, protection of rights, and, ultimately, an equitable peace. Find out more and watch live at 10am EST: owl.li/pKi4L Photo: An opening ceremony is held by the African Union and the Somali Police Force to commemorate the beginning of a new training program for the force. Photo: UN PHOTO/TOBIN JONES
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:28:04 +0000
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