Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women – Democratic Republic of the Congo
November 2019
This report was submitted by WILPF DRC for the 73rd session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. The submission focuses on the right of women to participate in the political and public life, the implementation of the Women Peace and Security Agenda, discrimination at work, domestic violence and the impacts of small arms and light weapons on gender-based violence.
Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Sweden
November 2019
On the occasion of the 35th Session of the UPR Working Group, WILPF Sweden submitted this report. It addresses nuclear disarmament, arms exports, with particular attention to arms exports to countries involved in the Yemen conflict, the need to strengthen Swedish arms exports controls, the lack of focus on disarmament in Sweden National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 and the human rights impacts of Swedish businesses abroad.
Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights – Cameroon
November 2019
This submission was presented to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at its 65th Session. The report was written by WILPF Cameroon and it concentrates on non-discrimination, gender equality and gender-based violence, women’s participation in political and public life, peace and conflict resolution, the impact of war on women and girls, the impact of arms on gender-based violence, women’s right to favourable and just conditions of work, birth registration and the right to education.
Joint Submission for the Universal Periodic Review of Italy
March 2019
This joint submission for the Universal Periodic Review of Italy was written by WILPF, together with the Fondazione Pangea onlus, Associazione Trama di Terre onlus, Filomena – La rete delle donne, and Unione Donne in Italia. The submission highlights concerns and recommendations on the loosening of regulations for the acquisition and use of guns, the new self-defence legislation, the Human rights impact of Italy’s arms transfers, arms transfer regulation, the response to migration flows, and the National Action Plan 1325.
Joint Submission for the Universal Periodic Review of Egypt
March 2019
This joint submission for the Universal Periodic Review of Egypt was submitted by WILPF together with the Center for Egyptian Women’s Legal Assistance (CEWLA) and ElNadim Center for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence and Torture. The submission brings to the surface the lack of action from the Egyptian State to uphold women’s rights in the country and addresses specific violations pertaining to women’s rights in law and practice. Furthermore, the submission presents relevant recommendations.
First Committee Briefing Book 2019
September 2019
This briefing book provides a quick overview of the state of play on some of the most pressing issues that will be addressed at this year’s First Committee. It also outlines recommendations for governments from some of the key civil society groups working on these topics.
We Are Still Here: Mosulite Women 500 Days After the Conclusion of the Coalition Military Operation
August 2019
This report showcases how hard security measures adopted in Mosul, such as the Coalition’s military operation, disregard the human rights of the local civilian population, undermine local peacebuilding approaches, and inflict disproportionate impacts on Iraqi women and girls. The report is aimed at the Member States and international actors, as a means to urge them to understand the devastating impact military operations have on women and take lessons learnt on board as they set and implement future responses to conflicts in Iraq and the region.
Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review of Bosnia and Herzegovina
August 2019
This submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) analyses the impact that economic reforms have had on economic, social and cultural rights in BiH. The submission brings to the surface the shrinking space for activism in the country and the increased repressive measures towards human rights defenders, activists and civil society in general. Lastly, it addresses violations of the rights of migrants and asylum seekers.