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Gender and violent extremism: four points for coordinated action on the C/PVE agendaInsight | 8 January 2020 | Rachel GeorgeFifteen years on from the 7/7 attacks in London, a wider, integrated approach that takes into account gender is needed to counter violent extremism. Read and comment
Two priorities to overcome polarisation and revitalise democracy Comment | 4 December 2019 | Alina Rocha MenocalWith civil unrest and populism rife across the developing and developed world, democracies need to deliver on inclusion and equality. Read and comment
The role and impact of local citizen security councils as a challenge to criminal violence: lessons from Michoacán Briefing papers | November 2019 | Trevor Stack, Irene Álvarez, Denisse Román and Sasha Jesperson, with Pilar DomingoThis paper explores how local security councils have been established as part of societal responses to violence in Michoacán, Mexico. Downloads
Legal mobilisation as a societal response to violence: lessons from MichoacánBriefing papers | November 2019 | Salvador Maldonado, Iran Guerrero and Pilar DomingoThis paper explores how local organisations and associations have used legal mobilisation strategies to counter violence in Michoacán, Mexico. Downloads
Countering the caliphate in North Africa: three expert views on gender and the need for collective actionInsight | 15 November 2019 | Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy, Rachel George, Melanie PinetThree key insights from experts working with the UN to promote regional collaboration and gender in Countering and Preventing Violent Extremism programmes. Read and comment
Responding to violence through art and culture: lessons from MichoacánBriefing papers | November 2019 | Edgar Guerra, Ariadna Sánchez and Pilar DomingoThis paper explores how art and culture has been used as a means of expression and resistance in violence-affected communities in Michoacán, Mexico. Downloads
Localising protection responses in conflicts: challenges and opportunitiesResearch reports and studies | November 2019 | Victoria Metcalfe-HoughExploring the tensions, challenges and opportunities inherent in a more localised approach to civilian protection. Downloads
Strengthening coordinated education planning and response in crises: analysis frameworkResearch reports and studies | October 2019 | Susan Nicolai, Allison Anderson, Marian Hodgkin and Arran MageeThis report puts forth a framework for education coordination in crisis contexts. Downloads
Infographic: conceptual framework for education planning and response in crisesInfographic | October 2019This infographic presents the research of education coordination planning and response in crises. Find out more
How do we reduce disaster risks for the conflict-affected?Insight | 13 October 2019 | Katie PetersAs conflicts become more protracted around the world, cutting disaster risks from climate change in those places will require a different approach. Read and comment
