The Essential Need for Women Participation in Peace Building
“Without peace, no development is possible. And without development, no peace is achievable. But without women, neither peace nor development is possible.” – By Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury Fmr. Under-Secretary General of the UN The exemption of the role of women in an ongoing development process is often a risk that goes against attaining progress. There are no options or second choices to the role of women in achieving sustainable development goals even when it has to do with peacebuilding. This is because women are and would always remain agents of change. The former under-secretary-general and high representative of the Bangladeshi ambassador to the UN Anwarul Chowdhury, once said that “Without peace, no development is possible. And without development, no peace is achievable. But without women, neither peace nor development is possible.” Key findings report that when women participate in peace processes, a peace agreement is more likely to be…
Star Soccer Player Megan Porras, Takes Her Game International
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Chinese Women Face Obstacles Getting Heard on Their #MeToo Campaign
The “silence breakers,” as they are popularly known, circulate petitions demanding investigations into abuse and share Internet memes like clenched fists with painted nails.…
New women security unit graduates in Gaza
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Thailand: Exploring the Beauty of Chiang Mai
Everyone deserves that opportunity to kick back and relax; do you think it’s that time? Here’s a great location to visit. Chiang Mai is…
The role of Women in our Economies
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UN Appoints New Female Special Adviser on Africa
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Dr. Phyllis Wise: Defining her path in the Science Field
Phyllis Wise is one of the very special women in academia who has made history and smashed stereotypes as a result of her exceptional…
Be a Mom and a Boss with WERK
By Anerobi, Chimezie Lotachi For most women in the professional world, the role of motherhood usually takes a toll on them when they start…
Is the Digital Environment Building or Bridging Kids Communication?
Parents often wonder if getting their kids a tablet or a phone is a bad idea; do you find yourself thinking along those lines…
Keep It Classy; Live In The Future
By Chidi Eghelle Every holiday season, my family gets together at my Mum’s and relive fond memories; oftentimes, we pull out her box of…
Habiba Nosheen: The Voice behind the Camera
Pakistani-Canadian journalist Habiba Nosheen was born in Lahore, the capital city of Pakistan in1982, where she spent her early years. Her family migrated to…
