Tag: gender
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The Future of LGBTQ Human Rights in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Twenty years on from the adoption of Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, Dr Jamie Hagen argues that the next generation of WPS programmes should include an awareness of the varied sexual orientations and gender identities of women in conflict around the world.
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The problem with women’s prisons – and why they do more harm than good
Northern Ireland has seen a recent increase in women prisoners. Research by Dr Gillian McNaull highlights the need for better mental health, addiction and housing services to prevent the criminalisation of vulnerable and marginalised women.
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Gender and Political Leadership
In the run-up to the US presidential election, Professor Yvonne Galligan takes a look at gender equality in political leadership across the world and asks what can be done to tackle the cultural bias towards males in such leadership roles and bring about a greater level of gender balance.
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I had to undo eight years of being a woman: How LGBT prisoners are lost in the system
Out on the Inside – The Rights, Experiences and Needs of LGBT People in Prison. Drs Nicola Carr, Siobhán McAlister and Tanya Serisier examine the hidden population of LGBT prisoners in Ireland.
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Improvements in the representation of women in the new Parliament?
Women’s representation in the UK Parliament is moving upwards, but does this tell the whole story? Professor Yvonne Galligan examines the fallout from the 2015 Westminster election.