With Conflicts Escalating Worldwide, Security Council Underscores Need to Protect Women, Girls, Include Them in Peace Negotiations
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The “ancient, universal power imbalance between women and men” remains “glaring” and demands urgent action, the Security Council heard today, as the 15-member organ opened its annual open debate on women, peace and security.
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