Women and Society-Articles

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27-Apr-06 The role of Women in Peace Building- A presentation by Madame Diop to The United Nations NGO/DPI Conference in 2004

Madame Diop in her address to the UN NGO/DPI midday conference (Millennium Development Goals: Civil Society Takes Action) in September, 2004  stated that "An organized and systematic documentation of women’s contributions will inevitably impact the way in which the world views peace and security.  A focus on human security, in a non-military sense, is essential in order for the Millenium Development Goals to be advanced to their greatest potential; only then can the world be secured."


Read more of her words in this article...