On 10 December 2009 Defend International members in Iraq marked the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through different activities, including an exhibition displaying photographs covering a gamut of categories.
Category Archives: Legal, Peace, & Security Frameworks
Lebanon: 16 Days of Activisim Against VAW-2009
On 25 November 2009, during a press conference held in Beirut, Defend International members reviewed the major problems faced by women who are unable to bestow their nationality on their children and husbands.
UNSC Resolution 1888 on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict
The UN Security Council adpoted Resolution 1888 on September 30, 2009.
UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace & Security
On 5 October 2009, the UN Security Council held an Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security entitled “Responding to the needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations for sustainable peace and security”. Viet Nam, the current President of the UN Security Council, invited the Council, Member States and other organizations to exchange and discuss the implementation of Resolution 1325 (2000) and related documents.