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  Gender and Migration: Supporting Resources Collection

  Institute of Development Studies UK, 2005

  This collection is made up of summaries of overviews, case studies, tools and guidelines and other materials relating to gender and migration. Details of how to obtain copies or download the full texts are provided with each summary.
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  Gender Based Violence Study

  BRIDGE, 2005

  This report emphasises the need for more strategic efforts by organisations working in conflict areas to address both the short- and long-term realities and consequences of gender based violence (GBV).
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  Gender and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration

  Conflict Research Unit, 2005

  The paper highlights a number of critical issues in the discussion on gender and disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR). Although much attention has been paid to women's roles in conflict prevention, resolution and post-conflict rehabilitation, less consideration has been given to women's roles in active warfare and to women who operate as combatants in armed conflict.
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  Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons

  Women Waging Peace, Cambridge and Washington, 1990

  Refugees are those who have fled across borders, while internally displaced persons (IDPs) are those who have fled from their homes but stayed within their countries. In 2003, the number of internally displaced persons was estimated to be twice that of refugees.
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  Human Development Report, Country Fact Sheet, Haiti

  United Nations Development Programme, 2004

  Haiti is the worst performer in Latin America and the Caribbean in terms of human development, scoring very low in the three measures which make up the Human Development Index (HDI): life expectancy (49.4 years), educational enrolment ratio (52%) and GDP per capita/living standard.
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  Breaking the Cycle of Violence: A Last Chance for Haiti

  Amnesty International, 2004

  Living conditions in Haiti after the internal conflict and the departure of President Aristide are characterized by violence, insecurity and lawlessness. As a result, politically motivated, sexual and other forms of violence against women (e.g., intimidation, persecution and rape) are now widespread.
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  Refugee Policy Adrift: The United States and Dominican Republic Deny Haitians Protection

  2003

  Eight years after the elected government of Aristide and the Lavlas party was restored to power, Haiti is facing growing political and economic instability, which may eventually lead to a refugee crisis. Political violence and human rights abuses against opponents of the government - including rape and other forms of gender violence - have caused many to flee the country.
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  Haitian Women Speak Out Against Violence

  National Coalition for Haitian Rights, 2003

  In Haiti, violence against women is not considered a serious crime. Instead, these human rights violations are too often viewed as an accepted part of societal behavior.
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  Kosovo Gender Analysis 2004

  Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, 2004

  What is the situation in Kosovo on gender equality and what are the possible areas of intervention? This Sida report looks at human rights (particularly gender-based violence and trafficking), the social, economic and cultural situation, the media and political participation. It also outlines national committments to gender equality and the role of NGOs and donor agencies.
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  CEDAW Report for the Federal Republic of Yugloslavia, 1998

  United Nations, 1998

  Following the conflict in the Balkans in the 1990s, the major problems facing the people of Serbia and Montenegro are the refugee crisis and the effects of violence against women that was endemic during and after the conflict. This government report to CEDAW points to the difficulties in upholding CEDAW in times of conflict.

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