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Conference: Crafting Human Security in an Insecure World |
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The Conference “Crafting Human Security in an Insecure World” is being co-convened by the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ), UN-INSTRAW, the Global Justice Center, the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF).
This international working conference, which will be held from 24 to 26 September 2008 at the IPJ, University of San Diego, California, aims to probe and address global acquiescence to impunity, gender violence and exclusion that continue to obstruct peacebuilding and deny human security.
Successful strategies for overcoming cycles of conflict and exploitation will be highlighted and expanded, and delegate will be engaged in research, policymaking, peacebuilding and peacekeeping related to:
- Ending cycles of conflict through gender inclusive peacebuilding.
- Protecting civilians in armed conflict from violence, including sexual violence.
- Enforcing justice over impunity at all stages of conflict transformation.
The deadline for the submission of applications: 12 September 2008.
Click here for more information about the fees and application process
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