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EU adopts new framework for gender equality and women’s empowerment in EU’s external relations

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The European Commission and the European External Action Service adopted a new framework for the EU's activities on gender equality and women's empowerment in EU's external relations for the 2016-2020 period. Its aim is to support partner countries, especially in…

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Lost opportunities in Addis Ababa – Gender Equality and Women’s Rights Present but not in Depth

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Janice G Foerde Women’s rights organizations and most civil society representatives were profoundly disappointed over the results of the UN’s third Conference on Financing for Development (FfD3) which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 13 to 16 July, 2015.…

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