Gender, Peace & Security
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Beirut explosion comes on top of already enormous problems
05-08-2020Like the rest of the world, PAX is shocked by the devastating events in Beirut, Lebanon. We are in close contact with our friends and partners. Our hearts and thoughts go out to them, and all people in Lebanon, affected by this terrible disaster.
Gender, Peace & Security, Local Governance and Peacebuilding, Middle East -
Iraqi activist letter to UN gets over 7,000 signatures
23-06-2020A letter to the United Nations calling for equal rights for women in Iraq and for protection during demonstrations has gotten more than 7,000 signatures here in the Netherlands.
Gender, Peace & Security, Protection of Civilians, Community Based Security and Citizens Rights, Middle East, The Netherlands -
Women in Iraq fight back
22-06-2020A young woman from al-Anbar who escaped ISIS and survived sexual assault; a woman from Mosul who confronted the violations she faced after her husband was killed and she was taken to a refugee camp; a woman from Basra who challenged social taboos when her husband started beating and raping her.
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Campaigners against sexual violence receive Peace Prize
10-12-2018PAX congratulates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for being awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
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Nobel Peace Prize condemns sexual violence
05-10-2018PAX congratulates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Gender, Peace & Security, Africa, Middle East -
Reintegrating former combatants in Colombia
09-04-2018After years of war, former combatants in Colombia are returning to the communities they left when they went to fight. The weapons have been laid down and the wounds are slowly beginning to heal. But the reintegration of former combatants remains precarious. PAX supports the indigenous authorities in their call for community reintegration. “It is not just the individual that needs to be taken into account, but also the social context, the family and the community,” says Joris van de Sandt, programme leader at PAX.
Gender, Peace & Security, Dealing with the Past, Community Based Security and Citizens Rights, Colombia -
INTERVIEW: Amal's fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Iraq
08-12-2017During the '16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence', PAX highlights the groundbreaking work of Amal AI-Lami, program manager for the Iraqi Al-Amal Association, one of PAX partners in the programme 'Engendering the Transition to Peace and Security' in Iraq.
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Be bold for change
08-03-2017Today, on International Women's Day, PAX celebrates the inspirational work women have done over the past year. It is a moment to reflect upon the progress made in advancing gender equality, and to recognize the challenges facing women.
Gender, Peace & Security, Africa, Middle East, The Netherlands -
PAX at Women's March Amsterdam
21-01-2017More than three thousand people expressed their support for human rights, equality and tolerance at the Women’s March Amsterdam on Saturday.
Gender, Peace & Security, The Netherlands -
16 Days against gender-based violence
05-12-2016Every year, starting on 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) until 10 December (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world.
Gender, Peace & Security, Community Based Security and Citizens Rights, Middle East