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7 Ways to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Women

By Patricia MacCorquodale ● Commentary ● December 30, 2016

The recent U.N. campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence brought global attention to this issue, but there are things you can also do to raise awareness.

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In Liberia, Girls and Women Face a Future Without U.N. Peacekeepers

By Monique John ● Politics ● September 7, 2016

The reputation of the U.N.’s peacekeeping troops in the country has been blemished by allegations of sexual misconduct and the mission is incomplete. But many Liberians still trust foreign security forces more than their own, raising questions about the fate of girls and women.

For Some Girls in a Top Model UN Club, the Sexism Is All Too Real

By Teresa Xie ● Teen Voices ● August 15, 2016

One girl on this nationally elite team says the dominating behavior that guys use to get ahead didn’t seem socially acceptable for her. “I always had to find that balance between being really confident, as well as being more submissive and quiet.”

Reproductive Health Urged to be at Heart of Humanitarian Crisis Response

By Juhie Bhatia ● Health & Science ● June 3, 2016

Politicians and activists at the recent World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul highlighted the dire consequences of overlooking reproductive and sexual health care in crises. A series of new commitments and projects were announced to address this growing need.

As 41 More Allegations Surface, A Way for U.N. to Stop Peacekeeper Rape

By Tricia Taormina ● Crime & Law ● April 14, 2016

Paula Donovan, founder of the Code Blue campaign, believes there’s a way the U.N. can be held accountable. On April 13 her group said it had information about 41 more rape allegations against U.N. peacekeeping forces in the Central African Republic.

Three Women on Short List to Take Over Helm at the U.N.

By ALANA ESPOSITO ● Politics ● March 16, 2016

And this time the selection process is under greater scrutiny. For the first time member states may nominate candidates to act as the U.N.’s de facto spokesperson and leader. In April they will have a chance to ask the candidates questions over three days of informal dialogues.

7 Ways to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Women

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In Liberia, Girls and Women Face a Future Without U.N. Peacekeepers

For Some Girls in a Top Model UN Club, the Sexism Is All Too Real

Reproductive Health Urged to be at Heart of Humanitarian Crisis Response

As 41 More Allegations Surface, A Way for U.N. to Stop Peacekeeper Rape

Three Women on Short List to Take Over Helm at the U.N.

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