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Gender equality. Women’s rights. Disarmament. Control Arms. Peace.

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Are women the key to peace in Colombia? http://t.co/QOIfWTS7H5

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Information on this year's #GlobalWeekofAction against gun violence is available at: http://t.co/bxfaUCd9Ve

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Find our report on the 'Linking WPS and Arms Control Agendas' event during #CSW59 on our website: http://t.co/icGMcBOw9U

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@jasnariogalace took part in an event on Linking Women,Peace&Security & Arms Control Agendas this morning #CSW59

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Let us promote&highlight women's roles to ensure their part in addressing the impact of conflict,militarization&violence #16Days #GBVTeachin

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As mothers, they could teach their children non-violent ways of resolving conflict. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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Women play various important roles in peace. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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Women are instrumental in spreading the culture of peace. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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Militarization/arms impacts welfare of society & perpetuates culture of violence. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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With more knowledge, they can help spread awareness about negative impacts of arms to the community especially to women. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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The enhancement of women's skills is needed to ensure their meaningful involvement. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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Women can be neutral actors facilitating relatives/neighbors foregoing their weapons. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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In the same way, women can also become more visibly involved in decommissioning. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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Women foster non-threatening environments for dialogue with parties. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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In times of conflict, female family members are asked for advice. In this way, they make informal contributions. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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Women continue to hold a valued place in families. They are trusted as mothers, protectors & nurturers. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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Liberia women mass action = sit-ins, strikes, dance rituals; backdoor diplomacy; monitoring peace negotiations #16Days #GBVTeachin

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The role of women in countering the negative effects of arms proliferation can be seen in the case of women in Liberia. #16Days #GBVTeachin

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Community women connected guns to security/ insecurity; death; violence; impunity among others #16days #GBVTeachin

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Small arms are the most commonly used weapons in violence against women. #16Days #GBVTeachin