Pakistan-India Peoples Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD) 10TH Anniversary

An Indian delegation of peace activists, social workers and artistes will cross the border at Wagah to participate in the 10th anniversary of from September 3 to 5. PIPFPD activists from both countries will participate in the celebrations titled 'Peace and democracy now' and Pakistani PIPFPD activists have started reaching Lahore. A PIPFPD national convention is also scheduled as part of the celebrations.

Women in Democracy

The International Foundation for Election Systems provides professional advice and technical assistance in promoting democracy and serves as an information clearinghouse on elections, rule of law, governance, and civil society.

Protect Women from Violence in Gujarat, India

Victims continue to seek justice for the February 2002 attacks against the Muslim minority in Gujarat, India. Violence against women and girls was a key feature of the attacks and authorities have failed to convict perpetrators and bring victims legal redress.

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Workshop: Inclusive Security - Sustainable Peace

Women activists have demanded for more involvement in the implementation of the southern Sudanese peace process that followed the 9 January agreement between Khartoum and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A).

Letter: Women Groups Call on the UN Security Council to Prosecute Senior General Than Shwe

WOMEN GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD CALL ON THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL TO PROSECUTE SENIOR GENERAL THAN SHWE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT: IT'S TIME FOR THE UNITED NATIONS TO TAKE STRONG ACTION ON BURMA

June 25, 2009 - Letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Members of the UN Security Council

Your Excellencies,

88 Day Campaign Regarding Violence Against Women

Public meetings and rallies will be organiZed in the source areas and local NGOs are participating in this movement. Donors are invited to come forward to support our movement.

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Stop War Planning and Start Peace Talks

Women Making Peace and National Council for Peace on the Korean Peninsula (South Korea) is making an international appeal to oppose war provocation in Korea and to resolve the North Korean issue by peaceful means.

Educating and Empowering Women in Liberia

Liberia has been devastated by years of civil war. In the few places where education is available, the priority for families is on educating boys. This education fund will supplement the costs for females seeking to finish their schooling and pursue post-secondary education opportunities, preparing them to contribute to rebuilding Liberia.

Nobel Women's Initiative: Nobel Laureates call for action on Burma: A UN Security Council Commission of Inquiry

Nobel Women's Initiative: The UN Security Council must take strong action on Burma and issue an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the Burmese military regime. This was the message sent by 14 Nobel Laureates—including The Dalai Lama, Shirin Ebadi, Jody Williams, Mairead Maguire, Presidents Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Dae-jung and Archbishop Desmond Tutu in an open letter to the Security Council.

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