Outlawing gender-based political violence: Can Tunisia’s example carve a multilateral path for others? Study Expanding on the United Nations Women’s Rights Convention, Tunisia became the first Arab country to incorporate into its laws the notion of gender-based political violence. Can this concept now be incorporated into international instruments to benefit more women across the globe, starting with UN Women’s 2021 Generation Equality Forum? By Besma Soudani Belhaj and Najla Abbes
Peace processes need a feminist vision! Background Much has been achieved at international level in the critical field of women, peace and security in recent years. Yet women are still woefully underrepresented in the Afghan peace process. The basic rights for which they fought so hard are at stake in the country’s internal negotiations with the Taliban. By Anna Schwarz and Sarah Weiß
When Belief in Exceptionalism becomes Exemptionalism Commentary Why 40 Years Later the United States Is Still Not Ratifying CEDAW By Liane Schalatek
Women 20 summit: Women’s empowerment should begin with tackling low wages The economic empowerment and participation of women cannot be limited to promoting female entrepreneurship. By Barbara Unmüßig
