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570:. It is internationally active in organizing support for Sahrawi women and the Sahrawi cause, but also campaigns for women's rights within the exile community and in political decision-making. As a consequence of this, and of the special circumstances of the
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Orient women in the social and political fields to improve their level of education and training (literacy campaigns, scholastic and professional training, political seminars, etc.).
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Establishment of security and peace in the world, equality between the sexes as the basis for all progress and development and the reinforcement of human rights and democracy.
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Deepen in the role of the family, specially on educative level, guaranteeing an equal education between boys and girls, with the basis of respect and equality in society.
790:
621:. The national committee is chaired by a Secretary General, elected also in the congresses, who is at the same time member of the Polisario Front national committee.
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468:
387:
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war years, the situation of
Sahrawi women has improved noticeably. There are presently two women in the Sahrawi republic's government, the Minister of Culture
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Monitoring of the situation of the women worldwide, knowing that all work for the same objectives, despite the religious, political or social situation.
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The UNMS is directed by a "National
Committee" of 66 members, elected in the UNMS congress every 5 years. It is subdivided into several departments:
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Solidarity with our compatriots in the occupied zones, constantly facing the
Moroccan aggression, being victims of discrimination and suffering.
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Generales de la República Árabe Saharaui Democrática - Gobierno de la RASD tras el XII Congreso del Frente Polisario - Diciembre de 2007
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Aware women about their social and political rights, to guarantee an effective participation in the present and in the future.
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Opening session of the 5th
Congress of the "National Union of Sahrawi Women", at the Sahrawi refugee camps (April 5, 2007).
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Sensitize
Saharawi women about their role in the struggle for the liberation and independence of the Western Sahara.
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627:, a former secretary general of the UNMS, fled to Morocco and is defending the Moroccan position in the conflict.
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1067:
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Broaden the base of coalition and solidarity with our people's struggle generally and our women particularly.
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712:
Achieve material and financial support for the UNMS projects for woman's formation in the refugee camps.
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196:
1201:
966:
216:
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32:
659:
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Sectorial workshop during the 5th
Congress of the "National Union of Sahrawi Women", at the
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8:
1052:
1047:
881:
768:
763:
531:
300:
988:
706:
Enhance the relations with as many women's organizations worldwide, with the aim of:
753:
6th
Congress: "Sahrawi women perpetuating the Gdeim Izik spirit" (April 20–24, 2011)
508:
431:
95:
72:
940:“La planificación familiar no es una prioridad, intentan aniquilarnos como pueblo”
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Denounce War and Racism, in which women and children used to be the first victims.
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888:
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525:. It was created in 1974, and claims to have 10,000 members, divided between the
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Implementation of decisions and strategies concerning women, particularly the "
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536:
1170:
555:
1005:
936:
Appeal of the "Western Sahara
Campaign UK" on the 4th Congress of the NUSW
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Concern women about the importance of the prevention on the health field.
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915:
750:
5th
Congress: "Martyr Maimuna Abdallahi Mohamed Lamin" (April 5–7, 2007)
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918:
Association pour un Référendum libre et régulier au Sahara Occidental
91:
747:
4th Congress: "Martyr Fatimatu Ahmed-Salem Baad" (March 29–31, 2002)
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Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el-Hamra and Río de Oro
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3rd Congress: "Martyr Batul Sidi Sidali" (February 24–26, 1996).
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1st Congress: "Martyr Jueta Hadda Laulad" (March 23–25, 1985).
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Fatma El Mehdi at CUNY Center for Peace, Culture and Politics
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566:, where it is a powerful force within the POLISARIO and the
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2nd Congress: "Martyr Jnaza Ayad" (February 24–26, 1990).
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Video of a Fatma El Mehdi's conference in New York City
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Women's International Democratic Federation affiliates
543:(including for instance Spain, Mauritania or France).
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On the international level, the UNMS objectives are:
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666:On the national level, the UNMS objectives are:
589:Department of External Relations and Cooperation
1187:Political organizations based in Western Sahara
974:
595:Department of Administration and Organization
476:
946:with Fatma El-Mehdi, UNMS Secretary General
934:New generation of Saharawi woman ready to go
636:Women's International Democratic Federation
598:Department of Occupied Towns and Emigration
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967:
927:Asociación de Mujeres Saharauis en España
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469:
31:
551:The organization is mostly active in the
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653:
829:"Union Nationale des Femmes Sahraouies"
718:Denounce the violation of women rights.
631:has been secretary general since 2002.
604:Department of Health and Family Affairs
1169:
877:
875:
863:
861:
20:National Organization of Sahrawi Women
962:
592:Department of Information and Culture
617:There are also departments for each
872:
858:
513:Unión Nacional de Mujeres Saharauis
504:
25:Unión Nacional de Mujeres Saharauis
13:
1177:Women's wings of political parties
634:The UNMS has been a member of the
400:Political status of Western Sahara
14:
1218:
920:(in English, Spanish, and French)
900:
51:Network for Sahrawi refugee women
1038:Sahrawi People's Liberation Army
868:National Union of Saharawi Women
853:National Union of Saharawi Women
644:Pan-African Women's Organization
640:General Federation of Arab Women
578:, and the Minister of Education
535:, the Moroccan-occupied part of
139:
1043:National Union of Sahrawi Women
942:Interview at Spanish newspaper
546:
505:الاتحاد الوطني للمرأة الصحراوية
497:National Union of Sahrawi Women
22:الاتحاد الوطني للمرأة الصحراوية
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821:
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774:
732:
649:
601:Department of Social Affairs
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1023:Brahim Ghali (2016–present)
757:
10:
1223:
1182:Politics of Western Sahara
1066:
1030:
998:
395:International recognition
197:Bouchraya Hammoudi Bayoun
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101:
85:
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47:
39:
30:
613:Department of Production
295:Administrative divisions
217:Sahrawi National Council
610:Department of Education
607:Department of Formation
405:Western Sahara conflict
1192:Multicultural feminism
907:Mujeres Saharauis-UNMS
729:
663:
642:since 1977 and of the
420:Diplomatic missions of
243:Constitutional Council
1058:Sahrawi Student Union
727:
660:Sahrawi refugee camps
657:
532:Liberated territories
527:Sahrawi refugee camps
311:Sahrawi refugee camps
60:Sahrawi refugee camps
410:ICJ Advisory Opinion
132:Politics of the SADR
117:mujeressaharauisunms
1053:Sahrawi Youth Union
1048:Sahrawi Trade Union
1012:Luali Mustafa Sayed
999:Secretaries-General
909:UNMS Facebook page
769:Sahrawi Trade Union
764:Sahrawi Youth Union
695:Strategy of Nairobi
646:(PAWO) since 1980.
580:Mariem Salek Hamada
27:
1031:Mass organizations
887:2016-03-03 at the
818:Mujeresaharauis.es
814:2012-07-30 at the
793:2012-06-20 at the
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629:Fatma Mehdi Hassan
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330:Recent elections
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1146:Ext. (2016)
1141:14th (2015)
1136:13th (2011)
1131:12th (2007)
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1020:(1976–2016)
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442:Visa policy
424:to the SADR
221:President:
211:Legislature
185:Brahim Gali
107:Fatma Mehdi
1171:Categories
1116:9th (1995)
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1096:5th (1982)
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