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Ending Holy Wars: Religion and Conflict Resolution in Civil Wars Large type / Large print Edition
Author(s): Isak Svensson (Author)
- Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
- Publication Date: 28 Jan. 2015
- Edition: Large type / Large print
- Language: English
- Print length: 448 pages
- ISBN-10: 0369318099
- ISBN-13: 9780369318091
Book Description
Peace and Security offers both a broad overview of what is being done in conflict – affected countries to advance women’s participation in peace processes, peacebuilding and decision – making. The authors examine the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on ‘Women, Peace and Security’ and present evidence – based case studies from Timor – Leste, Fiji and Sri Lanka to suggest key actions needed. Five fundamental aspects flow through the book: a specifically feminist methodology, a priority on gender equality and women’s empowerment and broad notions of human security and peacebuilding. While identifying obstacles, the emphasis is on articulating best practices in numerous contexts and outlining key actions to be taken by development agencies, women’s NGOs and policy – makers. Peace and Security explores ways to protect women and girls from violence, ensure gender perspectives in peacekeeping, and increasing participation of women in decision – making.
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About the Author
Isak Svensson is Associate Professor at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, University of Uppsala, Sweden. He has published in several high – ranking journals, such as Journal of Peace Research, Journal of Conflict Resolution, European Journal of International Relations, Negotiation Journal and International Interactions. He is the co – author of The Go – Between: Jan Eliasson and the Styles of Mediation (USIP, 2010). He has been the Director of Research National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, New Zealand.
