Tag Archives: International Affairs

Women as agents of peace – the important role of women during the conflict and peacebuilding moment

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

You have probably heard by now about Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, the winners of this year’s prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. They are being recognised for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war … Continue reading →

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25th November 2018 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

  25th November 2018 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations of our time. That is why every 25th November … Continue reading →

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Working for inclusion – Women’s voices in interreligious dialogue

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

We are living in a moment in history where people, economies and governments are connected on an unprecedented global scale; what is popularly understood as globalisation. Although these global connections were at first experienced with enthusiasm and optimism, the last … Continue reading →

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Women against the extreme right in Brazil – the importance of global feminist movements

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

On the 29th of September, tens of thousands of women gathered in what has been recognised as the biggest women’s demonstration of Brazil’s history. These women took the streets under the slogan #EleNão (#NotHim) to protest against Jair Bolsonaro, the … Continue reading →

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An Inhuman Attack: The Crisis of Rohingya Women

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

The Rohingya Muslims are a minority community within Myanmar who have long been persecuted through the denial of citizenship and basic human rights. In recent months, Myanmar’s military have increased the intensity of their ‘clearance operations’, resulting in hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Vulnerable Minds: How Daesh is Recruiting Iraqi Children and Targeting British Teenagers

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

As Iraqi forces’ liberation of Mosul continues, attention is increasingly focusing on what Daesh will do next. It’s feared their leaders, members and sympathisers will ramp up their sinister efforts to target our young people here in Europe, calling for so-called ‘lone wolf’ attacks on … Continue reading →

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

The term Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), is the procedure in which partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or sex organs are permanently cut. FGM practices are often deep-rooted in a community’s culture and identity, traditional values, and … Continue reading →

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Mosul Families’ Resistance

Posted on November 8, 2016 by

Daesh’s heartless rule over the city of Mosul is a powerful, although horrific, story for today. But the other story – the story of the people’s resistance – is more powerful. This resistance is occurring beyond the military battle getting started to expel Daesh from the city; it is a quieter tale of … Continue reading →

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