The situation in Sudan This week was marred by reports of a gruesome massacre occurring in Sudan. According to these reports, civilians engaged in peaceful protest against a military government have become victims of Sudanese militia. More specifically, hundreds of people have died at the hands of armed forces, while at least 70 rape caseshave been reported. It goes without saying …
Category: War
Women and the Peace Process
Bearing in mind that wednesday the 29th of May marked the International day of United Nations PeaceKeepers, this week presents an opportune time to examine and celebrate the role of women in peace processeses. Women in Peacekeeping First and foremost, women in peacekeeping play a unique role that deserves acknowledgement. More specifically, women in combat play a significant role in …
Women in Conflict: Untold Narratives in the Media
The Discipline of International Affairs has made significant attempts to acknowledge the unique ways that conflict affects women. This is most evident from the many international laws and resolutions that seek to acknowledge women’s positions in war. UN Security Council Resolutions 2122 and 1325 are further illustrations of this. Representation of women in conflict in the media Mainstream media, …