A gendered perspective on the impact of conflict in the Horn of Africa

Upphovsperson:	Abdi, Cawo, M.
Utgivare:	Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, Conflict, Displacement and Transformation | Uppsala : Nordiska Afrikainstitutet
År:	2011
Språk:	eng
Relation:	NAI Policy Notes, 1654-6695 ; 2011/3
Ämnesord:	Horn of Africa, conflicts, militarism, Human rights violations, Gender studies, Women, Peace and conflict research, Freds- och konfliktforskning
Identifikator:	urn:isbn:978-91-7106-690-9
Rättigheter:	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

This Policy Note focuses on the gendered consequences of the militarisation of the Horn of Africa. Despite being in different ‘moments’ of conflict, the countries of this region share features of extreme social, economic and political violence, which impact negatively on their citizens. Protracted refugee and refugee-like conditions, extreme disinvestment in social programmes, increasing militarisation and political repression adversely affect women, thereby further entrenching gender disparities. Concerted national and international efforts and resources should support local democratic initiatives to find political solutions to these protracted conflicts and advance the struggle against sexual and gender-based violence and discrimination.

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