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Unfinished Business: Inequities in Three Decades of Sexual and Reproductive Health Progress

Introduction The 2024 State of the World’s Population Report, released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), paints a complex picture of the progress made in sexual and reproductive health over the last 30 years. Despite significant advances in many areas, the benefits have not been equally shared, leaving millions of women and girls behind. […]

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Empowering Women in Peace and Security: UN Resolutions, Commitment and Progress

Introduction Since the adoption of the groundbreaking United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000, the role of women in peace and security has garnered significant attention and progress. Over the past two decades, the UN has passed 10 key resolutions that emphasize the importance of women’s involvement in political and peace processes. The Department […]

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Breaking the Chains: The Women’s Suffrage Movement as a Catalyst for Gender Equality

Introduction The Women’s Suffrage Movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality. For centuries, women had been denied the right to vote and participate in political processes, which left them without a voice in decisions that affected their lives. The suffrage movement aimed to […]