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Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC: Violence as a weapon of war

For a long time, Congolese women have often been victims of conflicts and atrocities. The time has come for women to commit themselves as agents of development. To this end, we have taken the resolution to stand up with other women in the DRC as agents in our own development and be ready for action. It is for this reason that a honour diploma was awarded to us by the United Nations Association of the Democratic Republic of Congo on 30 March 2011 on the occasion of the festivities of the month of the woman.

5 February, 2015

Important information about Commission on the Status of Women 59th Session

In spite of the efforts of NGOs a political declaration will be adopted on the very first day of this session, thus preventing NGOs from influencing the outcome of the meeting. IAW and others have objected to this procedure.

30 January, 2015

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CSW 59: NGOs object to a political declaration being adopted on the very first day of the session

Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, President of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women- Geneva: The decision to adopt the political declaration on first day of the CSW reduces space for civil society participation. We strongly recommend a review of your decision on timing for adoption of the political declaration.

18 January, 2015

Appeal for the Appointment of High Level Gender Advisors to the South Sudan peace process

The eyes of the world are on the conflict in South Sudan. Much has been done in the past decade to further women’s leadership. Ensure women are part of the solution for South Sudan.
Appeal endorsed by a number of women’s opganizations incl IAW

30 November, 2014

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Women in Power and Decision-Making

Democracy is based on government by the people, and therefore women should participate in decision-making

4 November, 2014

October Newsletter from IAW

In this issue of the newsletter: CSW 59, Post 2015 Development Agenda, Everyday Sexism Project in Denmark, violence against women in Europe, HeForSheCampaign and other international news

20 October, 2014

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Arina Angerman new IAW representative to the European Women’s Lobby

At the recent General Assembly Arina Angerman, the Netherlands, was elected to the Policy Committee of the European Women’s Lobby . “It is an honour

14 October, 2014

IAW around the world

Deutscher Frauenring e.V: Child marriage must be put an end to

There can be neither justification nor impunity for child marriage and violence against girls. The legal age of marriage should generally be 18 years and existing legislation must be implemented.

11 October, 2014

IAW around the world

Sexism on the agenda in Denmark

Women in seemingly gender neutral Denmark face harassment by men in streets, on buses, in bars, workplaces and at school. It happens every day.

10 October, 2014

IAW Communications Unit

Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC: Violence as a weapon of war

Important information about Commission on the Status of Women 59th Session

CSW 59: NGOs object to a political declaration being adopted on the very first day of the session

Appeal for the Appointment of High Level Gender Advisors to the South Sudan peace process

Women in Power and Decision-Making

October Newsletter from IAW

Arina Angerman new IAW representative to the European Women’s Lobby

Deutscher Frauenring e.V: Child marriage must be put an end to

Sexism on the agenda in Denmark

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