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An overview of Lagoro IDP camp in Kitgum District, northern Uganda, 20 May 2007. Manoocher Deghati/IRIN

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  1. Sudan: Winning the Peace?

    Event - Public event - 12 January 2010 19:00 - 20:30 (GMT+00)

    This event discussed what lies ahead for Sudan, looking at the prospect for free and fair elections and the possibilities of return to war or for restoration and transformation.

  2. South Sudan Police Recruits at Training Academy
    South Sudan Police Recruits at Training Academy

    Pictured are recruits for the Southern Sudan Police Service (SSPS) at the John Gurang Unified Memorial Police Training Academy in Rajaf, South Sudan. The recruits will provide security for the region’s upcoming referenda, scheduled for 9 January 2011.
    License: Creative Commons
    Credit: United Nations Photo
    Source: Flickr

    Women’s citizenship and state building in fragile states

    Projects - December 2009 to January 2011
    The purpose of this research project is to inform and promote state building processes in fragile states that result in stronger citizenship for women.
  3. Refugees cross from Rwanda into Tanzania, 1994
    Refugees cross from Rwanda into Tanzania, 1994

    Refugees cross the Rusumo border into Tanzania from Rwanda May 30, 1994 carrying their belongings including goats, mattresses and cows.
    License: Creative Commons
    Credit: Jeremiah Kamau (REF: RWA104)
    Source: Reuters

    Uncharted territory: land, conflict and humanitarian action

    Event - Public event - 26 November 2009 13:00 - 14:30 (GMT+00)

    This event launched the newly published book Uncharted Territory: Land, Conflict and Humanitarian Action. It saw  Dr. Sara Pantuliano and Dr. Liz Alden Wily discuss findings from the book.

  4. Uncharted Territory: Land, Conflict and Humanitarian Action

    Publication - Books or book chapters - 20 November 2009
    Land issues, particularly its access, ownership and use, are often central to understanding the dynamics of conflict and post-conflict settings, yet an understanding of these issues is minimal amongst the humanitarian community. This book examines the challenges in addressing these issues and the need to look beyond relief to include advocacy, protection and attention to livelihoods and early recovery.
  5. Uncharted Territory: Land, Conflict and Humanitarian Action

    Publication - Briefing papers - 19 November 2009

    Land issues, particularly its access, ownership and use, are often central to understanding the dynamics of conflict and post-conflict settings, yet an understanding of these issues is minimal amongst the humanitarian community. This policy brief examines the challenges in addressing these issues and the need to look beyond relief to include advocacy, protection and attention to livelihoods and early recovery.

  6. The global economic crisis and impacts on children and caregivers: emerging evidence and possible policy responses in the Middle East and North Africa

    Publication - Discussion papers - 9 November 2009

    Children in the Middle East and North Africa are feeling the effects of the global financial crisis. A new ODI Background Note urges governments in the region to see the crisis as an opportunity to strengthen social protection systems.

  7. Impact of the economic crisis and food and fuel price volatility on children and women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

    Publication - Discussion papers - 9 November 2009
    Nicola Jones, Caroline Harper, Sara Pantuliano and Sara Pavanello with Kim Kyunghoon, Shreya Mitra and Katie Chalcraft

    Commissioned by UNICEF, this paper outlines the impact of the ‘Triple F crisis’ (food, fuel, financial) on children and women in the Middle East and North Africa. It finds that the crisis is already undermining children’s rights to nutrition, education and protection from child labour. It calls on governments in the region to strengthen social sector spending and social protection systems.

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