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Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace | |
Issue #64 – June 20, 2024 |
SpotlightGendered Perspectives on Maritime Security: An Ocean of Opportunity for Caribbean Island States June 19, 2024 | Marisa O. Ensor Maritime security constitutes a geopolitical, legal, and environmental issue of critical importance. |
AnnouncementsOpportunity to Contribute to a "Glossary of Environmental Peacebuilding Terms" May 28, 2024 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is leading a process to develop a "Glossary of Environmental Peacebuilding Terms. |
EventsFor more upcoming events on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace, please visit our online calendar of events. Elevating Women Leaders Promoting Peace in the Middle East November 15, 2024 - 2024-11-17 Churches for Middle East Peace Jericho, Palestine And Still We Rise is a women’s empowerment program at Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) that creates a safe space for women to build community, invite transformation, and take action.Operationalization of Women, Peace and Security for Contract Success and National Security June 26, 2024 International Stability Operations Association Online Please join ISOA for the next Women, Peace and Security Webinar of 2024. The Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (P. L. |
LibraryIn the past month, 12 new publications were added to our online library of materials on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace. Here is a sampling of the new additions: January 1, 2024 | Fabrice E. Bitoto and Emmanuel B.N. Ongo The increase in the number of women in political office is one of the most significant social trends of recent decades. Although still underrepresented, women's participation in decision-making bodies is increasing.Water Security in Africa is Gender Dependent January 1, 2024 | Dorice Agol, Kate Gannon, and Will Ingram Demand for water is increasing, and it is coming from competing needs ranging from domestic, industrial, and agricultural to hydropower and industry.Women in Water Diplomacy Network After Action Report January 1, 2024 | Jesse Ferraioli and Elizabeth A. Koch The Women in Water Diplomacy Network hosted its second Global Network Forum in Vienna, Austria from March 4-7, 2024. |
JobsPlease visit our jobs page to view these positions and other job opportunities. Gender and Feminist Humanitarian Advisor Oxfam Enable an effective and principled humanitarian response using feminist approaches. This role will demonstrate leadership among local and national civil society actors, particularly women's rights and relief organizations (WLOs/WROs/RBOs).Regional Technical Advisor - Gender at WaterAid WaterAid The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the WaterAid East Africa Region's Country Programmes (CPs) (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia) and the Regional Office and WA partners in integrating…Ethiopia: Gender, Climate and Social Inclusion Capacity Development Adviser Global Green Growth Institute The objective of this assignment is to unpack the existing and upcoming gender, climate and social inclusion policies and strategies from the country program and deliver the needed capacity building especially to the… |
International NewsIn the past month, 10 new publications were added to our online library of materials on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace. Here is a sampling of the new additions: Afghanistan: Unemployed Afghans Risk Death and Debt in Hunt for Gold March 12, 2024 | Yaftal Sufla, Agence France-Presse The Afghan Taliban's takeover of the country in 2021 may have seen an end to two decades of war with the United States and its allies, but, according to a World Bank report,…Honduras: Violence, Land Conflicts, Corruption and Impunity Defy Human Rights March 10, 2024 | ONU/Atalayar Persistent violence, including gender-based violence, land conflicts and impunity are among the most serious human rights challenges in Honduras, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said as he presented his latest report…Nigeria: Foundation Moves to Curb Impact of Climate Change, Insecurity in Northwest March 10, 2024 | Godwin Enna, Leadership Worried by the continued effects of climate change in the world and Nigeria in particular, the Building Blocks For Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) has launched a transformative initiative to restrain climate change and rising… |
Blogs & OpinionsIn the past month, 8 blogs & opinion pieces on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace were posted on our website. Here is a sampling: June 11, 2024 | Andrea Arias and Sonia Borja Colombia is home to 10 percent of the world’s biodiversity and has the eighth largest forest area globally.Breaking Gendered Barriers: Exploring the Nexus Between Youth, Climate Change, Migration, and Gender June 5, 2024 | Yasmina Benslimane Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing issues of our time, triggering consequences that reverberate across all borders.Tackling Gender Inequality in a Climate-Changed World May 22, 2024 | Clara Ceravolo, Ilaria Sisto, Lauren Whitehead, Matthew Walsham, Morane Verhoeven, and Shalini Roy Air pollution, rising temperatures, crop failures, and water shortages are increasing pressures on health and agrifood systems. |
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Compiled by Carrie Hanks, Aianna Siembab, Sarah Xu, and Annika Dengel Edited by Julie Yoon Coordinated by Tori Rickman Designed by Graham Campbell Managed and published by Silja Halle and Carl Bruch |
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