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Piece 1325 for the peace puzzle/1325eme morceau du puzzle de la paix.(United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325)
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Femnet News
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September 1, 2007
- Author:
- Rogo, Agnes N.
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Rights are fundamental, Rights are owed to persons of all nations. Signing and Ratification is instrumental for the State to take on its obligation.
States took pens and the Covenants did sign. This means they can't sit back, wine and dine. The State has committed itself, it has taken on specific obligations. To respect, protect and fulfill human rights.
Women rights ask No, demand that States not bask, in the "glory" of human rights violations. Human rights ask that all persons, including women, be protected and to this end, our States we task.
When we talk about peace, we better not miss the gender piece. Women's rights, women's participation and women's role ...