Defend International (DI) announces that organization President Dr. Widad Akreyi has been honored as a UK Woman of the Year 2020. Recognized for her lifetime achievements in global health security, human rights advocacy, and multilateral treaty lobbying, Dr. Akreyi joins an elite international cohort of extraordinary women distinguished for systemic contributions to global society.
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MONTHLY ACTION POINTS ON WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the November 2020 Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council.
Report: Perspectives from Feminist Peace Activists on 20 Years of 1325
A new report on the adoption of UNSCR 1325 has been released by WILPF.
Report: Removing Barriers to Employment for Women
The Diversity Institute in partnership with Future Skills Centre and Public Policy Forum launched a new report, which prevails issues surrounding gender inequality, including those exacerbated by COVID-19.