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19 to 30 November: ACPST Course: Countering Human Trafficking
This course will help
participants understand human trafficking and issues surrounding it. Emphasis
will be placed on transmitting practical skills for countering human
trafficking and dealing with its effects. The course will also enhance the
ability of participants to form and join networks for knowledge exchange and
concerted action against human trafficking. This networking component is
particularly important given the transnational nature of human trafficking and
its links to many other threats to human security that spill across borders.
Apply online: Click here
Kenya’s New Constitution: Political Musical Chairs and Inertia Taint Implementation
Emmanuel
Kisiang’ani and Mashaka Lewela,
Senior
Researcher and Research Intern, Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division, ISS Nairobi
It`s been deemed the most progressive constitution in Africa, but two years later Kenya`s new constitution faces major implementation challenges. How can these challenges be overcome?
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World Leaders Divided as Terrorists Devour Mali
Martin Ewi, Senior Researcher, Transnational Threats and International Crime, ISS Pretoria
Confusion, geopolitical calculus and lack of political will are to blame for the continued UN refusal to authorise an ECOWAS stabilisation force in Mali. At the same time, Islamists and terrorist groups alike consolidate their rule and administer shar’ia through martial law, terrorism and heinous crimes against innocent civilians in northern Mali.
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Gender and the South African Defence Review
Professor Sandy Africa, Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science at the University of Pretoria explains the need for gender assessment in the draft Defence Review in South Africa.
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Gender assessment in armed forces
Nomcebo Manzini Regional Director UN Women discusses a gender assesment of the Draft Defence Review in South Africa. Listen Online...
Women and the SA Armed forces
Prof Lindy Heineken, Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Stellenbosch explains an academic view of the acceptance of women in the South African armed forces Listen Online...
Africa`s Third Liberation
Greg Mills, co-author of the book Africa`s Third Liberation, discusses the key aspects and motivation behind the book. Listen Online...
A Prime Minister Perspective
The Hon Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya, speaks about the new book Africa`s Third Liberation and his current perspectives of the continent.
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Meles Zenawi, an African son
Amb. Olusegun Akinsanya, ISS Addis Ababa office director speaks to Ethiopian TV about the passing of the remarkable African leader. Listen Online...
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