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Children and Transitional Justice
During ten years of civil war, from 1991 to 2002, the children of Sierra Leone were deliberately and routinely targeted, and witnessed widespread and systematic acts of violence and abuse.
Sunday، 22 February، 2015Why elections fail and what we can do about it
In many countries, polling day ends with disputes about ballot-box fraud, corruption, and flawed registers. Which claims are legitimate? And which are false complaints from sore losers?
Sunday، 22 February، 2015Through a New Lens: A Child-Sensitive Approach to Transitional Justice
This report examines how and to what extent transitional justice approaches have engaged children and considered their needs and perspectives, analyzing the experience of truth-seeking mechanisms, criminal justice, reparations, and institutional reform.
Sunday، 22 February، 2015Extremism as Mainstream: Implications for women, development and security in the MENA/Asia region
Who supports modern day extremism and why? This International Civil Action Network report on the growth of Islamist extremism suggests that its adherents promote a clear vision and set of values, claiming an ethical and moral mantle in the face of corrupt or predatory states.
Thursday، 12 February، 2015Feminist and Gender Theories
This resource is the seventh chapter in the book Sociological Theory in the Conemporary Era: Text and Readings (2010) by Scott Appelrouth and Laura Desfor Edles. The chapter outlines each of the following feminist or gender analysts and the theoretical viewpoints associated with them.
Tuesday، 10 February، 2015Palestine probe prompts misguided backlash against ICC
The opening of an ICC preliminary examination into Palestine continues to make headlines around the world. While widely welcomed by civil society and others as a step towards accountability for grave crimes, the announcement has prompted a misguided backlash against the Court
Sunday، 8 February، 2015Human Rights Watch: World Report 2015
Human Rights Watch’s 25th annual World Report summarizes human rights conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide in 2014. It reflects extensive investigative work that Human Rights Watch staff conducted during the year, often in close partnership with domestic human rights activists.
Sunday، 8 February، 2015The triple whammy: towards the eclipse of women’s rights
Caught in the cross-fire of political opportunism, neo-liberal triumphalism and geopolitical adventurism, feminist platforms are in retreat. Only a politics of coalition building can avert their eclipse.
Sunday، 8 February، 2015Armanshahr/OPENASIA HR & Civil Society Newsletter – issue 103 year VII
Armanshahr/OPENASIA HR & Civil Society Newsletter – issue 103 year VII
Monday، 2 February، 2015
