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External sources (not reviewed)

In conflict’s aftermath, neither national

UNFPA works to mobilize communities to foster a culture of zero tolerance

New sources of insecurity with alarming proportions have led the Standing Advisory Committee to address new questions such as the illegal exploitation of natural resources; women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control; the protection of widows and their children;

The study concludes that indigenous women’s knowledge and experience of effective local mitigation and adaptation measures can highly contribute to more sustainable and gender-responsive climate change policies and indicates as priority areas of intervention: (a) research and action in traditional knowledge systems; (b) advocacy for increasing

The concrete measures recommended by the Working Group include the adoption of specific legislation on non-discrimination; the development of a national campaign to promote multiculturalism and respect for the dignity of the Afro-Ecuadorian people; the adoption of measures to reduce the educational gap that exists between Afro-Ecuadorians and the wider population; the introduction of ethno-education for people of African descent; the strengthening of Afro-Ecuadorian civil society; measures to eliminate racism and discrimination in the media; further efforts to encourage participation of persons of African descent in public administration; the establishment of a centre for Afro-Ecuadorian studies; the further development of free legal aid services; the creation within the office of the Ombudsman of a sub-unit dedicated to

It recognized positively the establishment

Any agreement reached with the Taliban should include a clear commitment for the respect and protection of women’s human rights as set out in the Convention on the

She added that more resources should be deployed to promote district cultural and heritage programmes/events to local people, and also to promote green tourism and develop new tourism products with a

1.47 Resources from the support account for peacekeeping operations and extrabudgetary resources would: (a) support the Global Compact initiative in facilitating cooperation among key stakeholders and promoting partnerships in support of United Nations goals; (b) supplement the work of the Office of Political, Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Affairs on issues relating to peacekeeping; (c) assist the Secretary-General in the exercise of his good offices and peacemaking activities in all regions of the world; (d) be used

She is the founder and Coordinator of NCAA, a network of civil society organizations

Gender equality dimensions in the media were further addressed through two major conferences: the international Conference on Ethics and Gender (2009) which focused on bringing equality in the newsroom; and the International Conference on Broadcast Media

Finally, speakers called on Governments, development agencies and the private sector to cooperate in meeting emerging challenges,

In 2011, the joint partnership between the United Nations Foundation and the United States Department of State on the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves was recognized for its contribution to

The Council noted that one of the consequences of the financial crisis was the reduced capacity of local authorities to extend and provide basic services

In order to effect unity, liberty, solidarity, freedom and self-determination, to secure justice and maintain the integrity of Ethiopia, Africa, Afro-Indigenous, Original Mosaic Peoples, which is our divine heritage, To promote love and good-will among We, the Ethiopian, African, Afro-Indigenous, Original Mosaic Peoples of the Eastern and Western Hemisphere at home and abroad and thereby to maintain the integrity and Sovereignty of Ethiopia, to disseminate the ancient Ethiopian, African, Afro-Indigenous, Original Mosaic Peoples culture among its members and throughout the Earth, to correct abuses, relieve oppression and carve for ourselves,

In its decision 26/III (2002) entitled “Ending discrimination against older women through the Convention”, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which monitors the implementation of the Convention,