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In the second edition of our blog series on equitable partnerships, Elizabeth, Grace and Joseph discuss their experiences of working for women’s rights organisations in South Sudan.
29 March 2023
We urgently call upon the Member States and the European Parliament to address the severe human rights risks and risks of violations of international humanitarian law posed by the arms and dual-use sector by ensuring that all activities in these sectors be fully covered in the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence directive.
14 March 2023
After three decades of independence following the fall of the Soviet Union, Central Asian countries continue to face challenges to their stability and governance. Last year saw large-scale domestic unrest in three of the region’s five countries. Many of these events follow similar patterns: growing tensions and grievances among citizens lead to protests, which are met with a harsh and disproportionate response including the use of lethal force by security forces, feeding into further mistrust between authorities and the population.
13 March 2023
Funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, we set up mental health support groups for young people in Kyrgyzstan together with DIA, Institute for Youth Development and Peace Initiatives. In this interview we spoke with two mentors about their experience leading the support groups and the impact of the work they do.
10 March 2023
On International Women’s Day 2023, activists in Yemen share their experiences of working together to improve gender equality and women’s rights, in our newly established activism hubs in Taiz and Aden.
8 March 2023
The UN just released the biannual report on the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. But while the report touches on the right issues, it does not fully address important questions concerning oversight, impact and effectiveness, and the role of technology in UN counter-terrorism operations.
1 March 2023
In the run up to the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council 1325, the UK has launched its fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. Though a positive step, the government must take an ambitious approach to implementation if it wants to make genuine progress towards peace and gender equality.
28 February 2023
Many international NGOs are questioning what it means to be locally led. How and where to start? We share six things we’ve learnt on our journey to put our partnership commitments into practice.
13 December 2022
To mark this year’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, we hear from our partners and the women we work with in Somalia about what needs to change.
25 November 2022
Germany has shifted its approach to stabilization in the Sahel, from peacebuilding to a stronger emphasis on militarization. The results have been disappointing, says Olivier Guiryanan. Why Berlin should adjust course – and how.
3 November 2022