women

When it comes to international security, to matters of war and peace, women still rarely have a seat at the table. Those who do, rarely speak about their work – because being discrete is part of the job. And speaking about their experience as women can still make them appear weak. Jamila Ali Rajaa and Helga Schmid have nonetheless agreed to talk, by videoconference from Cairo and Vienna. It’s a particularly good time to speak about diplomacy: Negotiations about the… Read more...

This study examines the diversity of experiences of women and girls in Yemen who face differing gender dynamics and challenges at various stages in their lives. It explores age-specific issues during five phases of life for girls and women in the following categories: Birth, Infancy and Childhood (0-9 years of age); Puberty and Adolescence (10-17… Read more...