Once a conflict ends, reconstruction begins. The 7th part of the Toolkit investigates the importance of gender-sensitive approaches to post-conflict reconstruction.
1325 on trial, Counsel Opening: lack of
Negotiating peace is a difficult task. It requires the participation of all members of society, men and women, old and young. Unfortunately, often it is only the men who occupy
I was born in the South Sudan, an orphan of civil war. I am married with 2 children; a girl and a boy. But because of the war situation, I
The UN sends "Peace Support Operations" to conflict zones worldwide. The 6th part of the Toolkit explains how their work can affect and involve women.
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After reading Jean Seaton’s recent article for openDemocracy, “The Numbers Game”, I was struck by the prominence of casualty figures littering the headlines about the recent earthquake in Pakistan.
When i heard Women's Hour and the discussion between Inge and Robert, I felt so much frustration... well done Inge for braving the airwaves! Robert's arguments
I read Ancil’s and posting with great interest, and Visaka’s and Mu’s as well. They all are concerned about informing, raise awareness and promoting the Resolution. Over
Mu - wonderful comments. Thanks so much for sharing this. I totally agree on many fronts. Firstly, respect is the key. We have to recognize that different women have a different
(Written October 5 - apologies for delay in posting)
Today I was listening to a radio discussion about the availability of a drug called Perceptin to treat women in the early
I am so excited about the victory of Afghan women in Parliament. Yes, it is a place for women and men. In Afghanistan and Iraq and elsewhere where it is
I very much appreciated your comments about encouraging men to be active as supporters of women's rights. I find it an essential part of gender work... indeed returning
I would like to take up Rosemary Bechler's invitation to think through some of the issues raised in the Women's Hour debate yesterday between fellow blogger
