The Community of Democracies. and the Council of Women World Leaders will host a panel discussion on “Women As Critical Forces in Democratic Governance” in the ECOSOC Chamber at the United Nations on September 23.

The clock is ticking... See how a 12-year-old girl could be the solution the world needs right now.

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This was my second visit to Nablus. However, the first wasn't a visit as such. In 1991 I received a call from my brother in law urging me and mother to visit them. What is so urgent I asked?? Eiman is not very well and wants to see her mother, he replied. My sister Eiman married my cousin and moved to Nablus where he lives 12 years prior to that.

WITNESS, Maggie Gyllenhaal Announce Campaign to Use Video to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict Zones

September 21, 2010 is International Day of Peace. In 2001, the nations of the world came together at the UN General Assembly and jointly agreed on Resolutions 55/282, marking September 21 as the International Day of Peace. Combined with the objective to strengthen peace between and among nations, this special occasion also recognizes links with other aims of the UN, including development, elimination of poverty and prioritizing equality.

Everywoman asks: Where is the honour in 'honour killings'?

How are women rebuilding their lives a year after the war? News producer Fadia Bazzeh and Lamia Osseiran of the Women's Council in Lebanon.

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Hilaria Supa has broken down many barriers in her life. Now she has overcome another one, in an unprecedented achievement: this Quechua indigenous woman who never went to school is today chair of the congressional education committee in Peru.

This tool provides information on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the publicly launched National Action Plans on UNSCR 1325. Additionally, the Map provides key facts, reading suggestions, and contact information for people working on UNSCR 1325 in each country.

Women delegates representing the Mano River Union (MRU) countries on Friday called for the establishment of a sub-regional governance structure that will monitor democratic culture and non-violence in elections. They said at a regional conference held in Dakar that this would impact on women's participation in governance.