The Role of Women in World Peace

The Role of Women in World Peace

di Sofia Sutera

Considering that the UN, in its official website, defines women peacekeepers as a “Key to Peace”, because, as the UN itself and many scholars affirm, they have the potential to bring to greater legitimization of the forces, more effective protection of the local...
Turkey: Withdawal from the Istanbul Convention

Turkey: Withdawal from the Istanbul Convention

March 20, 2021

On March 20, 2021, the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has decided to withdraw Turkey from The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention). “President Erdogan’s gesture is a...
Women, Peace and Security: From Policy to Practice

Women, Peace and Security: From Policy to Practice

February 2, 2021

On Saint Brigid day, one of Ireland’s three patron saints, Embassies of Ireland around the world mark the day by celebrating the creativity of women, and important contributions made by women in all walks of life. This year the Embassy of Ireland in Rome, in...