Social And Economic Reintegration Of Former Combatants Challenging Human Rights And Peacebuilding

Author : Andrés Home
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783640299256

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Social and economic reintegration of former combatants: Challenging human rights and peacebuilding by Andrés Home Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject Politics - Region: Middle and South America, grade: 1,3, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg (Institut für Politikwissenschaft), course: Human Rights and Conflict, language: English, abstract: On July the 7th 2008, one of the most important opinion publications in Colombia "SEMANA" published an article called “El ensayo y error de la reintegración” (Trial and error of the reintegration programme. According to this article, part of the nearly fifty thousand former combatants (left oriented guerrilla groups and right oriented paramilitary groups) considers that the Colombian government has not kept its commitments in the framework or the reintegration program of ex-combatants into civilian life. For instance, the article stresses that some of the demobilized persons do not have access to health and education (particularly vocational training) services and psychological orientation and for this reason the former combatants run the risk of returning to armed conflict (Semana 2008). This situation seems to validate the "positive peace theory", which suggests that the end of violence via peace agreement does not necessarily mean the achievement of peace. On the contrary, in the aftermath of any intense violence or any so called post-conflict situation, new challenges and opportunities arise, which have to be taken into account if one wants to achieve a real transition toward the ideal of peace.

Author : Veronique Dudouet,Hans J. Giessmann,Katrin Planta
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136462719

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Post-War Security Transitions by Veronique Dudouet,Hans J. Giessmann,Katrin Planta Pdf

This book explores the conditions under which non-state armed groups (NSAGs) participate in post-war security and political governance. The text offers a comprehensive approach to post-war security transition processes based on five years of participatory research with local experts and representatives of former non-state armed groups. It analyses the successes and limits of peace negotiations, demobilisation, arms management, political or security sector integration, socio-economic reintegration and state reform from the direct point of view of conflict stakeholders who have been central participants in ongoing and past peacebuilding processes. Challenging common perceptions of ex-combatants as "spoilers" or "passive recipients of aid", the various contributors examine the post-war transitions of these individuals from state challengers to peacebuilding agents. The book concludes on a cross-country comparative analysis of the main research findings and the ways in which they may facilitate a participatory, inclusive and gender-sensitive peacebuilding strategy. Post-War Security Transitions will be of much interest to students of peacebuilding, security governance, war and conflict studies, political violence and IR in general.

Author : Marwan Darweish
Publisher : Pluto Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0745332870

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Peacebuilding and Reconciliation by Marwan Darweish Pdf

Peacebuilding and Reconciliation brings together a number of critical essays from members of the renowned Centre for Peace & Reconciliation Studies, based at Coventry University in the UK. This is a highly topical book covering the latest developments and issues in the discipline of peacebuilding, reconstruction, and reconciliation, using a range of global case studies. The wide range of geographic case studies provides fascinating comparisons and contrasts of different approaches to building peace and reconciling conflicting parties. Peacebuilding and Reconciliation is a cutting-edge collection ideal for students and academics in peace studies, development studies, and international relations.

Author : Rachel Brett,Irma Specht
Publisher : International Labour Organization
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN : 922113718X

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Young Soldiers by Rachel Brett,Irma Specht Pdf

It is estimated that more than 300,000 children are involved in armed conflicts throughout the world, the vast majority through forced labour. This publication contains the personal views and experiences of child soldiers, highlighting a number of factors contributing to their participation, including the socio-economic and political environment, and their vulnerable personal circumstances, as well as how diverse risk factors interact. These personal stories also draw attention to the gender dimensions of the problem, and to concept of child soldiers 'volunteering' in armed conflict situations. The book then goes on to explore key factors in the development of a comprehensive strategy to tackle the problem, including addressing issues of breakdown of law and order, availability of weapons, extreme forms of social exclusion including poverty and inequality, lack of educational opportunities, widespread child abuse and child labour. The publication includes profiles of conflict situations in Afghanistan, Colombia, the Congo, Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Author : Terence McNamee,Monde Muyangwa
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030466367

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The State of Peacebuilding in Africa by Terence McNamee,Monde Muyangwa Pdf

This open access book on the state of peacebuilding in Africa brings together the work of distinguished scholars, practitioners, and decision makers to reflect on key experiences and lessons learned in peacebuilding in Africa over the past half century. The core themes addressed by the contributors include conflict prevention, mediation, and management; post-conflict reconstruction, justice and Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration; the role of women, religion, humanitarianism, grassroots organizations, and early warning systems; and the impact of global, regional, and continental bodies. The book's thematic chapters are complemented by six country/region case studies: The Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan/South Sudan, Mozambique and the Sahel/Mali. Each chapter concludes with a set of key lessons learned that could be used to inform the building of a more sustainable peace in Africa. The State of Peacebuilding in Africa was born out of the activities of the Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP), a Carnegie-funded, continent-wide network of African organizations that works with the Wilson Center to bring African knowledge and perspectives to U.S., African, and international policy on peacebuilding in Africa. The research for this book was made possible by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Author : United States Institute of Peace
Publisher : US Institute of Peace Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9781601270467

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Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction by United States Institute of Peace Pdf

Claude Chabrol's second film follows the fortunes of two cousins: Charles, a hard-working student who has arrived in Paris from his small hometown; and Paul, the dedicated hedonist who puts him up. Despite their differences in temperament, the two young men strike up a close friendship, until an attractive woman comes between them.

Author : Tom Keating,W. Andy Knight
Publisher : University of Alberta
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780888645609

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Building Sustainable Peace by Tom Keating,W. Andy Knight Pdf

As the world turns its attention to the reconstruction of Afghanistan and Iraq following recent conflicts in these countries, the issue of post-conflict peacebuilding takes centre stage. This collection presents a timely and original overview of the field of peace studies and offers fresh analytical tools which promote a critical reconceptualization of peace and conflict, while also making specific reference to peacebuilding strategies employed in recent international conflicts.

Author : Rob McRae,Don Hubert
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001-02-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780773569300

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Human Security and the New Diplomacy by Rob McRae,Don Hubert Pdf

Written by diplomatic practitioners, Human Security and the New Diplomacy is a straightforward account of challenges already overcome and the prospect for further progress. From the evolution of peace-keeping, to peacebuilding, humanitarian intervention, war-affected children, international humanitarian law, the International Criminal Court, the economic agendas of conflict, transnational crime, and the emergence of connectivity and a global civil society, the authors offer new insights into the importance of considering these issues as part of a single agenda. Human Security and the New Diplomacy is a case-study of a major Canadian foreign policy initiative and a detailed account of the first phase of the human security agenda. The story of Canada's leading role in promoting a humanitarian approach to international relations, it will be of interest to foreign policy specialists and students alike. Contributors include David Angell, Alan Bones, Michael Bonser, Terry Cormier, Patricia Fortier, Bob Fowler, Elissa Goldberg, Mark Gwozdecky, Sam Hanson, Paul Heinbecker, Eric Hoskins, Don Hubert, David Lee, Dan Livermore, Jennifer Loten, Rob McRae, Valerie Ooterveld, Victor Rakmil, Darryl Robinson, Jill Sinclair, Michael Small, Ross Snyder, Carmen Sorger, and Roman Waschuk.

Author : David P Forsythe
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 2641 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780195334029

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Encyclopedia of Human Rights by David P Forsythe Pdf

This four-volume encyclopedia set offers coverage of all aspects of human rights theory, practice, law, and history.

Author : Tsjeard Bouta,Georg Frerks,Ian Bannon
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0821359681

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Gender, Conflict, and Development by Tsjeard Bouta,Georg Frerks,Ian Bannon Pdf

This publication focuses on the gender dimensions of intrastate conflicts (civil wars), organised around eight key themes of gender and warfare, sexual violence, formal and informal peace processes, post-conflict legal frameworks, work issues, rehabilitation of social services and community-driven development. For each theme, the authors examine the impact on gender roles of conflict situations, the development challenges involved, and the policy options available to help build more inclusive and gender balanced post-conflict societies.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781522569190

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Immigration and the Current Social, Political, and Economic Climate: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Unstable social climates are causing the displacement of large numbers of people around the world. In consequence, the issue of safe relocation arises, leading to the need for new policies and strategies regarding immigration. Immigration and the Current Social, Political, and Economic Climate: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a timely reference source on the challenges, risks, and policies of current relocation and refugee flows and addresses the social, political, and economic problems in relation to these aspects of immigration. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as political refugees, human rights, and economic equity, this publication is an ideal reference source for policymakers, managers, academicians, practitioners, and graduate-level students interested in the current state of immigration from social, political, and economic perspectives.

Author : Helen Young,Lisa Goldman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136536489

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Livelihoods, Natural Resources, and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding by Helen Young,Lisa Goldman Pdf

Sustaining and strengthening local livelihoods is one of the most fundamental challenges faced by post-conflict countries. By degrading the natural resources that are essential to livelihoods and by significantly hindering access to those resources, conflict can wreak havoc on the ability of war-torn populations to survive and recover. This book explores how natural resource management initiatives in more than twenty countries and territories have supported livelihoods and facilitated post-conflict peacebuilding. Case studies and analyses identify lessons and opportunities for the more effective design of interventions to support the livelihoods that depend on natural resources – from land to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and protected areas. The book also explores larger questions about how to structure livelihoods assistance as part of a coherent, integrated approach to post-conflict redevelopment. Livelihoods and Natural Resources in Post-Conflict Peacebuilding is part of a global initiative to identify and analyze lessons in post-conflict peacebuilding and natural resource management. The project has generated six books of case studies and analyses, with contributions from practitioners, policy makers, and researchers. Other books in this series address high value resources, land, water, assessing and restoring natural resources, and governance.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781134044917

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Security and Post-Conflict Reconstruction by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alpaslan Ozerdem,SungYong Lee
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317400127

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International Peacebuilding by Alpaslan Ozerdem,SungYong Lee Pdf

International Peacebuilding offers a concise, practical and accessible introduction to the growing field of peacebuilding for students and practitioners. This new textbook comprises three parts, each dealing with a key aspect of peacebuilding: Part I defines the core concepts and theoretical discussions that provide the philosophical grounds for contemporary peacebuilding activities. Part II divides the procedures of peacebuilding into three phases and examines some of the important features of each phase. Part III examines the key areas of the practice of peacebuilding. The volume approaches peacebuilding from the viewpoints of individual actors or institutions, introducing a range of theoretical discussions with which students can critically examine contemporary peacebuilding practice, as well as presenting detailed case studies for key issues highlighted in the text. In doing so, the book aims to provide more concrete ideas on how peacebuilding programmes are planned and implemented in the field and which major issues should be addressed by peacebuilding practitioners. This book will be essential reading for all students of peacebuilding, conflict transformation and post-conflict reconstruction, and recommended reading for students of international organisations, international security and IR in general.

Author : da Silva, Jorge Tavares,Breda, Zélia,Carbone, Fabio
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781799850540

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Role and Impact of Tourism in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation by da Silva, Jorge Tavares,Breda, Zélia,Carbone, Fabio Pdf

Though conflict is normal and can never fully be prevented in the international arena, such conflicts should not lead to loss of innocent life. Tourism can offer a bottom-up approach in the mediation process and contribute to the transformation of conflicts by allowing a way to contradict official barriers motivated by religious, political, or ethnic division. Tourism has both the means and the motivation to ensure the long-term success of prevention efforts. Role and Impact of Tourism in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation is an essential reference source that provides an approach to peace through tourism by presenting a theoretical framework of tourism dynamics in international relations, as well as a set of peacebuilding case studies that illustrate the role of tourism in violent or critical scenarios of conflict. Featuring research on topics such as cultural diversity, multicultural interaction, and international relations, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, government officials, international relations experts, academicians, students, and researchers.