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New Resource: “Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme: A Handbook for Civil Society”
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has published a new, user-friendly handbook entitled “Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme: A Handbook for Civil Society.” The authoritative Handbook reviews United Nations human rights bodies and mechanisms, describing how they work and examining the many ways that civil society actors, including NGOs, can contribute to their work.
UN Report Emphasizes Role of Men in Eliminating Violence Against Women
In December of 2008, the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women published a report entitled The Role of Men and Boys in Achieving Gender Equality. The report recognizes that the pursuit of gender equality requires the efforts of both men and women, and that achieving meaningful social change necessitates the involvement of both genders.
United Nations Launches Database on Violence Against Women
The United Nations Secretary General launched a database on violence against women on 5 March 2009. The database is the product of a 2006 General Assembly resolution 61/143 calling for more efforts to eliminate violence against women, urging “States to ensure the systematic collection and analysis of data on violence against women”.
Crimes of Honour UN Resolution -- 19 Languages
In October 2004 the United Nations General Assembly passed an historic Resolution on the elimination of crimes against women and girls committed in the name of honor.
Expert Group Meeting on Good Practices in Legislation on Violence Against Women
Expert Group Meeting on Good Practices in Legislation on Violence Against Women
Vienna, Austria
26 to 28 May 2008
The United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDAW/DESA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) are convening an expert group meeting on good practices and lessons learned in regard to legislation on violence against women, to be held at the United Nations at Vienna, from 26 to 28 May 2008.
Indicators to Measure Violence Against Women
*United Nations Statistical Commission & Economic Commission for Europe
*Conference of European Statisticians
*United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women
UN agencies rally to end to female genital mutilation within a generation
Ten United Nations agencies issued a joint statement on 27 February 2008 joining hands to help eliminate female genital mutilation within a generation and "stressing the need for strong leadership and
UN Study on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Status of Women from the Viewpoint of Religion and Traditions
This is the official United Nations Study on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Status of Women from the Viewpoint of Religion and Traditions (E/CN.4/2002) by Mr.
UN Website on Violence Against Women
This highly recommended website contains all the relevant UN documents related to the recently launched UN campaign on VAW.
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Crimes of honour in UN General Assembly Resolution - now available in 19 languages
Crimes of Honor UN Resolution in 19 Languages - Working towards the elimination of crimes against women and girls committed in the name of honour.