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“This is the time for Colombia”
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This is truly a historic moment. I would like to salute the member of the delegation for the Government of Colombia, Mr. Humberto de la Calle. I would also like to salute the head of the delegation of FARC, Mr. Iván Márquez. I also want to salute the other members of both delegations who are here. I want to salute my sisters who are here who have led us and brought us to this point. I salute the sisters sitting in front here and say it is wonderful to see you in this powerful...
Representatives of women's organizations and networks that were part of the first delegation of gender experts at the talks in Havana present their proposals for building a peace deal with the Government of Colombia and FARC-EP negotiators in December 201
Women at the frontlines, building peace in Colombia
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As the Colombian peace talks signal hope for a final agreement, UN Women Executive Director and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence visit Havana, Cuba, to meet with the parties and women peacebuilders.
In Havana, Cuba, UN Women Executive Director to meet with Colombian parties of the Peace Talks Table
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UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence Zainab Hawa Bangura, will visit Havana, Cuba, from 23-24 July.
At a Women’s Gathering on 8 March 2015 in the Department of Meta, participants planted their hands painted in white on a mural as a symbol of their desire to make a mark for peace. Photo: UN Women/ Mauricio Cardona
Women take the reins to build peace in Colombia
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The voices of women as experts, survivors and negotiators have been included in a peace process with an unprecedented gender perspective, with the support of UN Women and other partners. It aims to end one of the longest-running internal armed conflicts in the world.
Artists from a variety of disciplines and from countries across Latin America and the Caribbean took part in a workshop in Panama from 28-30 September 2011, where the idea to create the regional Artists Network was born. Photo credit: UNiTE Campaign
Art and commitment mix in vibrant hues to end violence against women
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There are now 71 artists from all over Latin America and the Caribbean who have formed a regional network to support the UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign, using their artistry to raise awareness.
Presentation by Michelle Bachelet and Julia Duncan Cassell at a side event on the COMMIT Initiative
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Presentation by Michelle Bachelet and Julia Duncan-Cassell at the high-level side event on the COMMIT Initiative, 5 March, 2013, in New York.
Press Release: Countries from every region announce new initiatives to end violence against women
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As an international forum on ending violence against women concludes in New York today, 12 countries have announced new, concrete initiatives to address this gross human rights violation. Responding to a call by UN Women under its initiative COMMIT, countries from every region have pledged actions ranging from improved services for survivors to national advocacy and educational campaigns, initiatives to address workplace harassment, National Acton Plans and other innovative interventions.New York, 14th December — As an international forum on
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