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SUDAN: Southern Sudanese women lobbying for recognition

Women from all over Southern Sudan gathered in the regional capital of Juba for a one-day open peace forum on 9 June to identify the priorities, concern and needs of women within the context of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.

SUDAN: Open Day on UNSCR 1325 Brings Women's Concerns to Forefront

In recognition of the upcoming 10th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, UNAMID today sponsored "Open Day" in El Fasher, North Darfur.

SUDAN: Malakal Gender Section Holds Awareness Workshop

Illiteracy, poverty and negative cultural and traditional practices are impeding the advancement of women and girls in Upper Nile State.

SUDAN: UNAMID organizes women groups in North Darfur for UNSCR (1325)

UNAMID's Gender Advisory Unit has began mobilizing women representatives in North Darfur Civil Society organizations to participate in the preparatory meeting for the upcoming open day on the 10th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, which falls on 7 June.

UGANDA: Women Activists Want Bashir Arrested

Sudan President Omar el-Bashir must account for crimes committed in Dafur especially those against women and children, women leaders have demanded.

The call was made by Nobel Women's Initiative, a group of women who have won the Nobel prize. They are attending the ongoing ICC meeting at Munyonyo.

SUDAN: UNAMID Holds Discussion on Gender Issues

UNAMID today convened a preparatory workshop on women's issues at El Fasher University, North Darfur. The event brought together women from civil society organizations from 16 localities. The forum presented an overview of and discussion on United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325.

SUDAN: Women Peacekeepers in Darfur Share Their Experience

Since the Security Council passed Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, there has been a push to recruit more women peacekeepers over the last 10 years. The effect has been positive with women acting as positive role models in post-conflict societies. Jocelyne Sambira reports.

UGANDA: Women Demand Answers and Action from ICC

With the first Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) under way in the Ugandan capital Kampala, women are crying out for justice for gender-based violence inflicted upon them during the civil conflict in the country's north.

SUDAN: UNAMID Organizes Women Groups in North Darfur for UN SCR 1325

UNAMID's Gender Advisory Unit has began mobilizing women representatives in North Darfur Civil Society organizations to participate in the preparatory meeting for the upcoming open day on the 10th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, which falls on 7 June.

SUDAN: Sudan Legislator Says Women Seek More Democratic Reforms

A leading member of the women's group of the Rumbek State legislature in southern Sudan says there was a large turnout of women during Sudan's general elections.

Adak Costa Mapuor said it demonstrates their commitment towards entrenching democratic reforms. She said a constitutional provision that reserves 25% of all political positions for women is a significant boost to women's participation in making public policy.

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