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World: Official Urges Greater Action To Combat Sexual Violence

Apr 26, 2014 | The Daily Times of Nigeria

UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zainab Bangura has said in spite of unprecedented political momentum to fight rape in war zones.

It says…

China/Japan: Pacific Rim Deal Could Reduce Chance of Unintended Conflict in Contested Seas

Apr 23, 2014 | Austin Ramzy and Chris Buckley, The New York Times

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A naval code of conduct approved by more than 20 nations around the Pacific, including China, Japan and the United States, could…

On International Day, Ban calls for protection of natural resources in war-torn countries

Nov 6, 2013 | United Nations

World: Empowering Women in Natural Resource Management Critical for Lasting Peace in War-Torn Countries, Says UN Report

Nov 6, 2013 | UNEP

Geneva /New York/Nairobi, 6 November 2013 - Ensuring that women have better access to and control of natural resources such as land, water, forests and…

DRC: Developing Clean Energy Potential in the DRC

Africa Oil & Power

As global energy focus shifts towards renewables, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is gaining traction as an…

Afghanistan: Kabul City: On the Brink of Water Shortage Crisis

Daily Outlook Afghanistan

The alarms and concerns over the water shortage crisis are repeatedly expressed or raised in Afghanistan, especially in Kabul city. Last week, the office of…

Pakistan: Action Against Hunger Is Helping Women in Pakistan Grow Saline Tolerant Crops

Gabby Lozano, Food Tank

Action Against Hunger (ACF), an international humanitarian organization, is helping women in Sindh, Pakistan become self-sufficient by teaching them how to grow saline tolerant crops. Climate…

2022 Women Building Peace Award Finalists

USIP

The Women Building Peace Award is given each year to a woman peacebuilder who has made a major contribution to preventing conflict, combatting violence and…