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  1. 1. The International Criminal Question in Uganda : An analysis of the International Criminal Court Interventions in Uganda

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Kenneth Mundu; [2023]
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    Abstract : Abstract The conflict in northern Uganda between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) began in 1986 and lasted for more than twenty years, despite efforts for a peaceful resolution. The contribution  of civil society, including religious groups, traditional organizations, and community self-help groups shouldnot be under estimated in promoting grassroot peace building in northern Uganda. READ MORE

  3. 2. “What can you offer them here that they don’t have in the bush?”: Exploring the impact of targeted sanctions on conflict-related sexual violence

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Megan Dumas; [2023]
    Keywords : conflict-related sexual violence; wartime sexual violence; targeted sanctions; UN sanctions; the Revolutionary United Front RUF ; the Lord’s Resistance Army LRA ; evidence-based policy;

    Abstract : Targeted sanctions have become increasingly utilized as conflict management tool to safeguard global peace and security. In recent years, there have been a global push to utilize this tool to specifically address conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). READ MORE

  4. 3. Female Former Child Soldiers Perception of Power : Females captured by the LRA's attitudes towards the people in power in the bush and its effects on them as women

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Ebba Gustafsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Empowerment; female empowerment; gender equality; gender inequality; feminism; child soldier; female former child soldier; SDGs; sustainable development goals; Lord s Resistance army; LRA;

    Abstract : The research aims to understand how female former child soldiers describe the ones who had power over them in the bush of Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) to understand how patriarchal beliefs in a society affect vulnerable women. The researcher wishes to enhance the importance of working against patriarchal beliefs and stopping child abductions for the sake of young women’s empowerment. READ MORE

  5. 4. PUSHING OPEN THE DOORS OF INCLUSION: Examining the Connections between Women’s Movements/Groups Cohesion in Civil Resistance and Securing Inclusion in Formal Peace Negotiations.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : UGOCHI CYNTHIA ABAZIE ABANG; [2023]
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    Abstract : Two decades after the adoption of the UNSCR 1325 calling for women’s equal participation in peace negotiations, a troubling gap still exists between the aspirations of global commitments and the reality of peace processes. Minimal attention has also gone into explaining how women’s movements can secure access to the peace negotiation table. READ MORE

  6. 5. Variations on a Wave : A case for nature, music and concert halls - Norrland's Philharmonia and Music Centre

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Carl Blix; [2022]
    Keywords : Architecture; music; mental health; waves; nature; concert hall; philharmony; biophilic design;

    Abstract : Music listening has experienced one of its major paradigm shifts in this latest generation, taking the step from analogue media into the digital sphere. Today a human can reduce stress levels by limiting noise and disturbances to shut away unwanted impressions, to find peace and tranquility or strength and courage. READ MORE