Russian resolution demanding equal participation of women in peace platforms defeated by UN
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A Russian resolution that demanded equal participation for women in activities promoting global peace was defeated by the US Security Council. 10 countries abstained from voting in the resolution. Apart from Russia, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and South Africa supported the resolution while US, UK, France, Belgium, Dominican Republic, Germany, Estonia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tunisia abstained.