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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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Child oriented participatory risk assessment and planning: a toolkit


Taking children into account - how to undertake participatory risk assessments
Authors: M.D. Luneta; Buklod TAO; Center for Positive Future; Center for Disaster Preparedness
(ProVention Consortium, 2007)
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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.
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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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