In the Field
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May 2012
As peacekeeping evolves to encompass a broader humanitarian approach and mandates for protection of civilians, women are increasingly deployed in all peacekeeping domains—police, military, and civilian. They have made a positive impact on peacekeeping environments by supporting the role of women in building peace and by protecting women's rights. |
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December 2011
USIP trained hundreds of African peacekeepers in seven nations this year in how to negotiate and mediate the peace. Countries: Africa, Burundi, Congo, Republic of the, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Training
| Programs: Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding
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June 2007
Senior Fellow Betty Bigombe is world renowned as one of the lead negotiators in the 20-year conflict between the government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels in the north of the country. Follow her on her recent trip to northern Uganda in early 2007 as she works to urge the LRA rebels back to the negotiating table. Countries: Uganda
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March 2005
The Institute´s first Sudan training workshop was held in Entebbe, Uganda, from March 30-April 1, 2005, for southern Sudanese participants. Training Program officer Jacki Wilson was augmented by former Institute Education staff member Alan Tidwell for the workshop, which was conducted in partnership with the Resource Center for Civil Leadership (RECONCILE). Countries: South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans, Uganda
| Issue Areas: Training
| Programs: Workshops and Training in Zones of Conflict
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