WUNRN http://wunrn.wpengine.com http://www.ngocongo.org/ NGO Information and Coordination for Commission on Human Rights • 22 February 2006 Second information note and deadline extended The UN Commission on Human Rights will meet for the last time in 2006, to be replaced by the new Human Rights Council. An NGO Information and . Learn More
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ASEAN – Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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Asia Pacific – Platform for Women In Politics & Decision-Making
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Call for Input: Gender, Conflict, & Environment – WEDO
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European Social Forum 2006 – Male Violence Against Women
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European Union – Charter of Rights – Equality – Gender
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Gender & Poverty Reduction – UNDP
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Girls’ Education – School Fees are Greatest Global Barrier
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Network of East-West Women Call for Steering Committee Nominations
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UN Commission on the Status of Women 2006
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