Building peace and security through human rights and gender equality.
In February, The New York Times reported on an explosion in migrant child labor in the U.S. Someone said to me, “I thought that was an issue resolved in the 1930s.” It wasn’t. And the report was not a surprise to those of us who see patterns of abuse of migrants, including children, every day.
The Times also recently reported that the Biden administration had warning signs of this disturbing trend.
The women came to this country for a better life. They put their trust and faith in the U.S. political system. They likely were fleeing gender-based violence or other forms of violence and exploitation and faced a journey during which they were also at risk of sexual...
What About the Women: The importance of gender perspectives in countering violent extremism
“Violent extremism thrives where human rights have been degraded and gender inequality prevails. It is a highly gendered phenomenon that requires more nuanced and targeted understanding and efforts.”
Empowering Women in Post-Conflict Situations Gender and security expert Julie Leftwich discusses the opportunities that arise in post-conflict situations to empower women and increase their role in democratic processes.