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Call for Submissions: Understanding the ‘Local’ Aspect of Participation and Citizen Engagement in Natural Resources Governance
Nov 6, 2019
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Päivi Lujala
The people living in resource extraction areas are increasingly at the heart of transnational natural resource governance (NRG) policy discourse. Accordingly, locally sustainable – i.e.…
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Diamond Mine: Legal Action over Land Grab
Nov 5, 2019
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Ahmed Idris, Al Jazeera
A community in Sierra Leone has taken a diamond mining company to court. Residents of Koidu say the government failed to protect them when it handed…
Egypt/Ethiopia/Sudan: Nile Basin Water Wars: The Never-Ending Struggle between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan
Nov 5, 2019
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Emily Palios, Geopolitical Monitor
Known for being the longest river on the African continent, the Nile River has served as a key source of water for all the countries…
Democratic Republic of the Congo: How The Mining Business is Helping Women in Congo Escape Isolation
Nov 5, 2019
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Eleonora Vio, TRT World
Congolese women entered the mining sector in the late 90s and ever since they have been fighting discrimination, superstition and outdated customs, while they successfully…
China/Vietnam/South Chain Sea: Vietnam Punishes Volkswagen for Car with Disputed China Map
Nov 5, 2019
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Bloomberg
Vietnam will fine a Volkswagen local distributor and an importer for showcasing a car with a navigation app reflecting Chinese territorial claims rejected by Hanoi.
Wildlife: Armed Conflicts Affect Environment and Wildlife: Experts
Nov 5, 2019
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James Tasamba, Anadolu Agency
As the world observes International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, on Wednesday, experts believe that it was…
Sudanese Women Urge Gender Balance in Country's Peace Process
Nov 5, 2019
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Amy Lieberman
Sudanese women were influential in the widespread protests that led to the military overthrow of the country's president, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, in April. Six months…
Gender Equality in African Agriculture: An Innovation Imperative
Nov 5, 2019
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Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg
President Barack Obama once highlighted the importance of leveraging the talents of Africa’s women using the analogy of a football match. He pointed out that…
Ghana Needs a Grievance Mechanism to Secure Women's Land Rights
Nov 5, 2019
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Nana Ama Yirrah
From farms to towns, women are a major provider of food and food security for their families, but women in half of the world still struggle to…
Guatemalan Women Force Development Bank to Investigate Gender Policy Violations
Nov 5, 2019
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Tamara Mohr
After a complaint filed by women's groups from Ixquisis, Guatemala, the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) has started an investigation on several policy violations, amongst which…
Trump Keeps Talking About 'Keeping' Middle East Oil. That Would Be Illegal
Nov 5, 2019
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James G. Stewart
President Trump wants it known that — despite his recent decision to pull back the U.S. militarily back from previously Kurdish-held territory in Syria —…
Voting for the Environmental Peacebuilding Association Board of Directors Is Now Live
Nov 5, 2019
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is pleased to announce to its Members that voting is now open for the open seats on its Board of…
Gender Equality and Climate Finance consultant
Nov 5, 2019
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UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s Global Development Network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help…
Sri Lanka: National Consultant - Women, Peace and Security (Parliament)
Nov 5, 2019
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UNDP
The WPS agenda has been initiated by the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 (2000) and reaffirmed through the adoption of seven related resolutions…
DRC: Gender and Youth Advisor
Nov 5, 2019
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Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40…
Iraq: Women Protection & Empowerment Coordinator
Nov 5, 2019
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International Rescue Committee
Iraq is emerging from over three years of civil war against the Islamic State and remains one of the most complex operating environments in the…
International Consultant - Boundary Demarcation and Ecosystem Services Mapping of Inle Lake Region
Nov 4, 2019
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UNDP
UNDP Myanmar is implementing its Country Programme for 2018-2022. Integrated programming has guided the design of the new programme in order to better address the…
To Give Peace a Chance in Colombia, It's Time to Protect Women Land Defenders
Nov 4, 2019
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Carmen Sanchez Cumming
More than three years have passed since the government of Colombia signed a peace agreement with FARC rebels that promised to end the longest internal armed…
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water in Rohingya Camps of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Nov 4, 2019
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Dr. Zahid Hayat Mahmud
Since August 2017, around one million Rohingyas fled to Bangladesh following a wave of targeted violence in the neighboring Rakhine State of Myanmar. Most of the…
Call for Papers 2021 Special Issue
Nov 4, 2019
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Oxford Academic: The International Journal of Transitional Justice
The International Journal of Transitional Justice invites submissions for its 2021 Special Issue, Land and Property Rights in Transitional Justice, to be guest edited by Jon…
DRC Stand-by Roster Membership – Climate and Environment Advisors
Nov 4, 2019
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Danish Refugee Council
The aim of the DRC Stand-by Roster is to mobilize qualified and committed humanitarian experts for deployments to our UN partners thereby strengthening the capacity…
DRC: Deputy Environmental Health Coordinator
Nov 4, 2019
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International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee in DRC is currently supporting over 80 health facilities through construction of Triages and Temporary Isolation facilities for Ebola suspect cases…
Syria: Inclusive Livelihoods Agriculture Assistant
Nov 4, 2019
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International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the…
Jordan: WASH/Shelter in Partnership Advisor, Amal Consortium
Nov 4, 2019
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International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the…
PhD Research: Benefits of Cooperation in Transboundary River Basins
Nov 4, 2019
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University of Sheffield, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering
This is an ideal project for a resourceful and driven individual. The successful candidate will develop and hone first-rate analytical, computational and communication skills that…
Jordan: WASH Program Manager for Northwest Syria
Nov 4, 2019
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Solidarités International
SI has been working in Syria since 2012 and currently has strong coverage for WASH, FSL and NFI programs across North West (NWS) and North…
Syria: WASH Delegate
Nov 4, 2019
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Norwegian Red Cross
The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers and staff…
Jordan: Coordinator - Technical Advisor
Nov 4, 2019
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Expertise France
The General Directorate for Civil Defense (GDCD), established in 1959, lies under the jurisdiction of Jordan Ministry of Interior. With 26 960 officials, GDCD operates…
Jordan: Programme Assistant for West Asia in Protected Areas, World Heritage and Business
Nov 4, 2019
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International Union for Conservation of Nature
Under the direct supervision of the Protected Areas, and Biodiversity Programme manager, the position holder will be responsible for supporting the programme and other team…
To Give Peace a Chance in Colombia, It's Time to Protect Women Land Defenders
Nov 4, 2019
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Carmen Sanchez Cumming
More than three years have passed since the government of Colombia signed a peace agreement with FARC rebels that promised to end the longest internal armed…