New USIP Book Addresses Power and Protection of Women in War

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The United States Institute of Peace announces the publication of Women and War: Power and Protection in the 21st Century edited by Kathleen Kuehnast, Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, and Helga Hernes. The book addresses the reality that women have long been uncounted victims of war and examines the increased role of women as armed combatants in conflicts, while asking the question of how to bring women into the setting the agenda for peacebuilding in conflict affected countries. The volume takes stock of the current state of knowledge on women, peace and security issues and offers steps to ensure that women are protected, counted, and engaged, during and after conflict. read more


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