By Natalie Domaas Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration (DDR) programmes implemented in post-conflict settings have faced much criticism over their effectiveness and success rate. Such criticisms include the lack of a gendered perspective, which causes many female combatants to be excluded from these programmes. While the plight of female combatants and the needContinue reading “What about girls? Examining the exclusion of girl soldiers in the post-conflict peace-building process”
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Why men need to care more about our world
By Nick Gutkin Sustainability Analyst It’s no news that in many Western countries, industries exist that are traditionally dominated by men (manufacturing, extraction, finances) while others are traditionally dominated by women (healthcare, customer service, teaching). These gender roles have been the source of much discussion and disagreement, but the fact remains[1]: industries and occupations thatContinue reading “Why men need to care more about our world”
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