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Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace | |
Issue #89 – August 20, 2026 |
AnnouncementsRequest for Proposals: PeaceCon 2027 August 19, 2026 | Alliance for Peacebuilding On January 11th - 14th, join the Alliance for Peacebuilding—in partnership with George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution and Notre Dame University’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, Keough School of…August 17, 2026 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is excited to announce the publication of Essential Concepts of Environmental Peacebuilding Terms: An A-Z Guide, a resource developed to foster understanding and dialogue across the growing field… |
EventsCourse Applications Open: Gender, Conflict, and Peacebuilding Course September 23, 2026 - 2026-09-25 SwissPeace Basel, Switzerland This course will delve into the intersectional relationship between gender, conflict, security, and peacebuilding, catering to policymakers, peacebuilding practitioners, and international development professionals. |
LibraryIn the past month, several new publications were added to our online library of materials on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace. Here is a sampling of the new additions: Gender Norms and Protection: Navigating Agency, Risk, and Backlash July 7, 2026 | Anki Sjöberg, Ján Michalko, and Gemma Davies Conflict exacerbates and creates gendered inequalities and risks rooted in gender norms.April 1, 2026 | Nyein Chan, Khin Nilar Swe, Kyaw Win. Ho Thi Phuong, and Siti Kusujiarti This study presents the first systematic review of gender dynamics in forest and climate governance in Myanmar, aiming to synthesize existing knowledge, identify research gaps, and inform policy and practice.April 1, 2026 | Seun Bamidele The crises of climate change, resource conflicts, and the decline of democracy significantly impact the empowerment of rural women in Nigeria's agrarian areas. |
JobsAfghanistan: Program Manager, Gender Responsive WASH Program August 18, 2026 | Solidarités International Desired start date: 1st October 2026Duration of the mission: 6 months Location: Kabul SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by… Vanuatu: Gender Climate Infrastructure Consultant August 6, 2026 | International Organization for Migration IntroductionEstablished in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. |
International NewsSouth Sudan: UN Launches Initiative to Increase Women’s Peacebuilding Participation August 15, 2026 | Radio Tamazuj UN Women and UNESCO have launched a three-year initiative to increase women’s participation in peacebuilding, leadership and community decision-making in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal states.Nigeria: Mercy Corps Strengthens Peacebuilding Efforts for Women, Youths in Katsina Communities August 11, 2026 | Faith Awa Women and youth from four Local Government Areas of Katsina State have begun a four-day training aimed at strengthening their capacity to prevent conflicts, resolve disputes, and promote peaceful management of community resources.July 20, 2026 The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with financial support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the Transition Support Facility (TSF), has officially launched the Building Women’s Economic Resilience for Sustainable Peace (BWERSP)… |
BlogsWomen in Africa: The Unseen Victims of Crisis and Conflict August 14, 2026 | Kim Heller On Sunday, as South Africa commemorated the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women's March, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai stood at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and delivered a heartfelt tribute to…Protecting Women Environmental Defenders: Lessons from Colombia August 6, 2026 | Juanita Serrano Zapata For women environmental defenders, protecting the environment is inseparable from peacebuilding, protecting human rights, and territorial survival.Little Rumours, Real Consequences: Disinformation and Gender in the Central African Republic July 31, 2026 | Conciliation Resources In global debates around information integrity and “fake news”, attention tends to concentrate on digital platforms, algorithm regulation, and election security in high-connectivity nations.Young People Taking Action Against the Causes of Violence in their Communities May 29, 2026 | Conciliation Resources This month, more than 40 young men and women gathered in Kaga Bandoro, Central African Republic to work on their youth-led local action plans. |
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Compiled by Maria Camilla Cadonicci, Natalia Jimenez, and Maryruth Belsey Priebe Edited by Madeleine Loll and Andy Zhang Coordinated by Mara Pusic Designed by Graham Campbell Managed and Published by Silja Halle and Carl Bruch |
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