Resources on conflict transformation and disaster management
Conflict transformation
Women and Nation-Building in post-conflict society
This study was undertaken to examine the role of women in post-conflict nation-building. In particular it looks at the impact of post-conflict societal circumstances and nation-building processes on the status and situation of female populations.
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Contentious Citizens: Civil Society's Role in Campaigning for Social Change
This report provides a detailed analysis of the social change campaigning landscape with particular reference to campaigning in a network age. It explores how campaigning can be better supported and makes a series of recommendations intended to support campaigning organisations in raising awareness and responding to pressing and unmet needs.
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Violence, power and participation: building citizenship in contexts of chronic violence
This paper discusses the role civil society can play in situations of violent conflict.
Adolescent Programming in Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations
Unicef
The case studies presented in this study are examples of programming that encourages adolescent participation in community development and peacebuilding during crisis. Collectively, the case studies offer a wealth of information and new ideas.
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Berghof handbook for conflict transformation
Berghof Research Centre for Constructive Conflict Management
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Refugees
Guide to international human rights mechanisms for internally displaced people and their advocates
David Fischer: The Brookings Institution (Bern 2006)
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Refugee livelihoods: A review of the evidence
Machtelt de Vriese: UNHCR (2006)
Applying the rights-based approach to refugee livelihoods.
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The rights-based approach to emergencies- A beginner's guide
ActionAid
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A rights-based approach to emergencies: Rights-based analysis in practice
Luis Morago-Nicolás: ActionAid Briefing Paper (2006)
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Learning about rights: A set of modules on rights and humanitarian standards in emergencies
Luis Morago-Nicolás: ActionAid
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Websites
ActionAid Network
The Emergencies and Conflict unit of Action aid posesses a range of documents on the human rights-based approach in conflict and emergency situations.
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Center for International Development and Conflict Management
The CIDCM is strategically located at the nexus of theory and practice, academics and activism, economic development and civil society, technology and human needs. The projects of CIDCM have been dedicated to pursuing new and better understanding about the dynamics of conflict and conflict resolution, with a special emphasis on the role of economic development and information technology in conflict-prone societies. CIDCM's accomplished scholars, its expertise in data collection and analysis, and its direct involvement in regional conflict management efforts make the Center a unique resource for discovering enduring solutions to the world's most intractable conflicts.
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