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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Women on the frontline of peace

Women face specific and systematic gender-based issues in conflict situations. The challenge is how to empower more women in the peacebuilding process.

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Repatriating ISIS women: it’s not black and white

There needs to be a nuanced approach to reintegrating former ISIS women back into western society.

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More women parliamentarians crucial to tackling bigotry

As a peacebuilding measure, having more women in politics can help tackle racial tension.

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This is what’s stopping women in peacebuilding

Barriers to the engagement of women in peace operations can sustain harmful workplace cultures, scuttle gender equality and even peace outcomes.

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Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

Myanmar’s formal peace efforts have traditionally involved only men. It’s time for that to change.

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Lore, laws and the effects on Pacific women

Asking women about the relevance of rules on gender violence should be the first step to confronting this issue. Stronger laws on their own just don’t cut it.

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Microfinance promises women a future instead it traps them in debt

Micro loans promised Sri Lankan and Cambodian women affected by war a way out of poverty as they rebuilt their lives. Instead the loans trapped them in debt.

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Women are neglected in peace building. That needs to stop.

There should be more women at the negotiation table to achieve gender equality and inclusiveness in peace processes.

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Is there a chance for peace in Thailand’s deep south? Yes, if women are involved

Women’s groups in Thailand’s deep south provinces have never been included in peace talks, despite being affected by the conflict, directly and indirectly.

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How patriarchal mindset prevents women in peace efforts

Can Afghan and Syrian women ever be involved in the peace process or will it remain a pipe dream?

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Why including refugees in peacebuilding matters

Refugee women are crucial to building peace in Myanmar. Yet their experience has rarely been valued.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

More women parliamentarians crucial to tackling bigotry

This is what’s stopping women in peacebuilding

Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

Microfinance promises women a future instead it traps them in debt

Women are neglected in peace building. That needs to stop.

Is there a chance for peace in Thailand’s deep south? Yes, if women are involved

How patriarchal mindset prevents women in peace efforts

Why including refugees in peacebuilding matters

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