1. HUMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN Human Security Dimension
Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Austria
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2. ”At this juncture I would like to pay tribute to the women of the
Human Rights of Women
”At this juncture I would like to pay tribute to the women of the
Women's Caucus for Gender Justice who have taken the
experiences of women in war, identified strategies for dealing
with violations and, overcoming intense opposition from many
representatives at the International Criminal Court negotiations,
managed to ensure that rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy
and other forms of gender-based and sexual violence are
included in the statute of the ICC”.
MARY ROBINSON, FORMER UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
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3. Human Rights of Women and Human Security
Women are often denied equal access to education, social services and employment
While gender inequalities and differences exist everywhere, conflicts tend to worsen them
During conflicts, refugees and internally displaced people need to be given particular attention and protection. Women and children represent the majority of these groups.
=> Human Security aims to ameliorate these situations.
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4. Human Rights of Women and Human Security
THE ERADICATION OF ANY FORM OF DISCRIMINATION,
PARTICULARLY AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN
SHOULD CONSTITUTE A PRIORITY ON THE HUMAN SECURITY AGENDA
HUMAN SECURITY CANNOT BE ACHIEVED
UNLESS HUMAN RIGHTS ARE FULLY
RESPECTED
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