The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched the Handbook for the Protection of Women and Girls yesterday in commemoration of International Women's Day. The last UNHCR protection guidelines relating to women were issued in 1991. Chapters in the new handbook cover gender equality, addressing risks faced by women and girls, UNHCR's protection strategy, women's human rights, and the relevant legal framework. A 28-page glossary rounds out the handbook.
While in years past, March 8th has been the official date designated by the UN as International Women's Day, this year it was observed on March 6th. The 2008 theme is "investing in women and girls."
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