PeaceWomen is alarmed at the increasing number and frequency of reports of violence against women in South East Asia.

The 16 Days of Action against Gender Violence is a global campaign initiated by the Center for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers University and is taking place from November 25th to December 10th, 2011.

WILPF Nigeria, founded in 2009, officially became a WILPF section at the Costa Rica Congress in 2011. Joy Ada Onyesoh is the current WILPF-Nigeria President. This section meets once a month and holds annual national meetings.

One year after the 10th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (SCR 1325) and the launch of the Commitments Initiative, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), has reviewed progress and gaps on national commitments.

Tuesday September 13, 2011 marked the opening of the 66th General Assembly, resided by his Excellency Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar.

The U.S. Section of WILPF has advocated for SCR 1325 and other issues of Women, Peace and Security and is currently campaigning. Active Participation is encouraged.

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National Action Plans, or NAPs, serve as an important tool for furthering the women, peace, and security agenda.

Tuesday September 13, 2011 marks the opening of the 66th General Assembly.