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  Occupation is not (women's) liberation: part I

  ZNet, 2005

  This essay examines the US government's intervention in Iraq, looking particularly at the rhetoric and action surrounding the US's involvement and the status of women in Iraq. The author frames this essay as a plea for greater feminist intervention in the U.S. anti-imperialist, anti-war movement.
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  Sexual violence and its consequences among displaced persons in Darfur and Chad

  Human Rights Watch, 2005

  This paper highlights some of the most important elements in the patterns of sexual and gender-based violence—including the urgent need for protection from ongoing violence—and stresses the need for an appropriate response.The paper examines incidences of rape and sexual abuse following displacement, the social and psychological results of sexual violence, the medical consequences of sexual vio
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  Gender equality and humanitarian assistance: a guide to the issues

  Canadian International Development Agency, 2003

  This guide explores what is involved in integrating a gender perspective in humanitarian assistance. This guide covers the "why?" of using a gender perspective in relief efforts, draws attention to current issues, sets out questions to ask when reviewing submissions and reports, and includes a list of tools.
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  Towards a comprehensive approach of sexual and reproductive rights and needs of women displaced by war and armed conflict: a practical guide for programme officers

  Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, 2003

  The guide is a tool for programme officers to use in supporting a comprehensive approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) rights and needs of women displaced by war and armed conflict.
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  Gender mainstreaming in disaster reduction

  United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, 2002

  This paper examines the gender dynamics of disasters, and advocates gender sensitive planning and programming to prevent and respond to disasters. The authors propose that a balanced and equal participation of both women and men in formulating and implementing policies and programmes will facilitating utilising the maximum talent available.
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  Gender- and conflict-sensitive program management

  Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, 2004

  The Conflict Prevention and Transformation division of the Swiss Development Agency has launched a process called Conflict Sensitive Programme Management. (CSPM) This is meant to help SDC programmes to contribute more consciously and effectively towards non-violent conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
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  Building a new Iraq: women’s role in reconstruction women’s role in strengthening civil society

  Women Waging Peace, Cambridge and Washington, 2003

  This paper summarises the conclusions of a forum on women’s roles in post-conflict Iraq, particularly focusing on women’s roles in civil society, government, economic growth, and security. The authors state that a number of factors will be essential to maximising women’s rights and roles in post-conflict Iraq.
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  Enhancing local capacity to manage conflicts: Malian women take centre stage

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2002

  Have we neglected the gender dimensions of conflict over natural resources (NR)? Are women’s capacities to analyse and resolve NR disputes sufficiently recognised? Can women’s rights to participate in NR management be affirmed in a way that is not confrontational? How could women be integrated into peace-making and reconciliation initiatives?
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  Reproductive health during conflict and displacement

  Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization (WHO), 2000

  This Guide aims to provide a brief analysis of the impact of conflict and displacement on the provision of health services and on the reproductive health of individuals and communities.
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  State of the world's mothers 2003: protecting women and children in war and conflict

  Save the Children Fund, 2003

  This year's State of the World’s Mothers report focuses on the tens of millions of mothers and children whose lives have been affected by armed conflict, bringing attention to critical protection needs in war-torn communities around the world.Findings include:the Conflict Protection Scorecard identifies Afghanistan, Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone as f

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