Friday, 18 December 2015

Report published on the sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeeping forces in the Central African Republic

On 17 December 2015, the independent panel established to review the UN's response to allegations in spring 2014 that international troops serving in a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic had sexually abused a number of young children in exchange for food or money presented…
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Wednesday, 16 December 2015

New publication on IHL and gender

At the ICRC's International Conference in Geneva last week, the Swedish Red Cross launched a book entitled "IHL and Gender - Swedish Experiences". This is a compilation of work produced as part of a working group on international humanitarian…
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Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Sally Longworth speaking at event on UN Security Council Resolution 2242 at the Swedish Defence University

On 16 December, the Swedish Defence University will be holding an event on the background, content and significance of UN Security Council Resolution 2242. The event is hosted and organised by Martina Lindberg, FHS 1325-handläggare. Sally Longworth will be speaking on a panel together with Disa…
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