Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

From the Ground Up: Women’s roles in local peacebuilding

Justino et al. – For generations, women have served as peace educators, both in their families and in their societies. They have proved instrumental in building bridges rather than walls. Despite the … Continue reading

Tuesday, 6 November 2012 · Leave a comment

Women and Post-conflict Peacebuilding

Women are among the most competent, yet marginalized, unnoticed and underutilized actors in efforts to rebuild war-torn societies. Opportunities for sustainable peacebuilding are lost – and sustainable peace is at … Continue reading

Friday, 26 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Risk of water wars rises with scarcity

Chris Arsenault: Almost half of humanity will face water scarcity by 2030 and strategists from Israel to Central Asia prepare for strife. In March, a report from the office of … Continue reading

Sunday, 21 October 2012 · Leave a comment

An education in occupation

In just 20 years, then, the Iraqi university system went from being among the best in the Middle East to one of the worst. This extraordinary act of institutional destruction … Continue reading

Saturday, 13 October 2012 · Leave a comment