Africa

Promouvoir l’égalité des sexes dans les processus de décentralisation et dans la gouvernance locale

Leçons du Rwanda
Immaculée Mukankubito
Jeanne d’Arc Mihigo
July, 2012
International Alert
56 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-25-1

Ce rapport analyse l’intégration d’une perspective genre dans le  processus de décentralisation au Rwanda et son impact sur la participation des femmes au niveau de la gouvernance locale et sur le plan national.

Ce rapport analyse l’intégration d’une perspective genre dans le  processus de décentralisation au Rwanda et son impact sur la participation des femmes au niveau de la gouvernance locale et sur le plan national.

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La participation des femmes dans les processus de paix et la prise de décision politique en République Démocratique du Congo

Catherine Odimba
Paul Robain Namegabe
Julienne Baseke Nzabandora
July, 2012
International Alert
70 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-24-4

Ce rapport fait le bilan de la participation des femmes dans le Dialogue Inter-Congolais (DIC) et dans les élections générales de 2006. Le rapport montre que malgré leur faible représentation au Dialogue Inter-Congolais (DIC) à Sun City en Afrique du Sud, les femmes Congolaises sont quand même parvenues à faire inclure des dispositions favorables aux droits des femmes et au  principe de l’égalité des sexes dans l’Accord global et inclusif pour la RDC signé à Pretoria en 2002. Cependant aucune de ces dispositions n’ont été mises en œuvre.

Ce rapport fait le bilan de la participation des femmes dans le Dialogue Inter-Congolais (DIC) et dans les élections générales de 2006.

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Women’s political participation and economic empowerment in post-conflict countries

Lessons from the Great Lakes region in Africa

The Great Lakes region has in the last ten to fifteen years seen an increase in women’s representation and involvement in politics and the public sphere, a positive outcome of the region’s peace processes and political transitions.

Cloe Clayton
Fri, 21/09/2012

Women's political participation and economic empowerment in post-conflict countries

Lessons from the Great Lakes region in Africa
International Alert
EASSI
July, 2012
International Alert
52 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-28-2

One of the positive outcomes of recent peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region has been the increased involvement of women in the public sphere, primarily thanks to the adoption of quota systems for female representation. Women have had some success in influencing official peace processes in the region, ensuring provisions for women’s rights were made. They have been actively engaged as both voters and candidates in elections, but few are elected.

Recommendations for civil society, governments and the international community to strengthen women’s political participation and economic empowerment in Africa's Great Lakes region.

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Walking in the dark

Informal cross-border trade in the Great Lakes region

Walking In The DarkSmall-scale cross-border trade plays an important role in supporting communities in the Great Lakes region of Africa. This trade provides essential foodstuffs for communities and an income for some 45,000 traders and their families. Yet it faces considerable barriers.

Cloe Clayton
Fri, 21/09/2012

Healing fractured lives

Reconciliation and reintegration in Rwanda
Aurélien Tobie
with François Masabo
September, 2012
International Alert
28 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-96-1

This report looks at the reconciliation and reintegration of genocide survivors, former combatants, ex-prisoners and youth in Rwanda, and what lessons can be learned from the experience.

This report looks at the reconciliation and reintegration of genocide survivors, former combatants, ex-prisoners and youth in Rwanda, and what lessons can be learned from the experience.

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Fractured Lives

A film on the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide

Marking the International Day of Peace, International Alert today released ‘Fractured Lives’, a photographic essay and film on the incredible stories of Rwandan people who are still working hard to rebuild their lives and their divided society 18 years after the 1994 genocide.

Through the photos of Carol Allen Storey, we explore the long-term effects of war and the complexity of reconciling a nation.

Ilaria Bianchi
Fri, 21/09/2012

FRACTURED LIVES: the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide

Marking International Day of Peace

 

Marking the International Day of Peace, on 21st September International Alert released ‘Fractured Lives’, a photographic essay (below) and film (watch here) on the remarkable stories of Rwandan people who are still working hard to rebuild their lives and their divided society, 18 years after the 1994 genocide.

The photos by award-winning photojournalist Carol Allen Storey highlight the long-term effects of war and the complexity of reconciling a nation.

Ilaria Bianchi
Mon, 01/10/2012

Marcher dans l’Obscurité

Le commerce informel transfrontalier dans la région des Grands Lacs
Kristof Titeca
avec Célestin Kimanuka
September, 2012
International Alert
56 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-94-7

Ce rapport de recherche analyse les dynamiques du petit commerce transfrontalier au niveau des 3 frontières à l’Est de la RDC et entre le Burundi et le Rwanda, et propose des actions pour l’amélioration de ce commerce afin de faire avancer le pouvoir économique des femmes et, par là même, contribuer à la paix et à la sécurité dans la région.

Ce rapport de recherche analyse les dynamiques du petit commerce transfrontalier au niveau des 3 frontières à l’Est de la RDC et entre le Burundi et le Rwanda, et propose des actions pour l’amélioration de ce commerce afin de faire avancer le pouvoir économique des femmes et, par là même, contribuer à la paix et à la sécurité dans la région.

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Walking in the dark

Informal cross-border trade in the Great Lakes region
Kristof Titeca
with Célestin Kimanuka
September, 2012
International Alert
56 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-93-0

This report analyses the dynamics of small cross-border trade in eastern DRC, and between Burundi and Rwanda, and ways to improve  such trade in order to advance the economic power of women, contributing to peace and security in the region.

This research report analyses the dynamics of small cross-border trade at three border points in eastern DRC, and between Burundi and Rwanda, and proposes actions to improve this trade in order to advance the economic power of women and, in so doing, contribute to peace and security in the region. The report is part of an International Alert project aiming to strengthen the business environment of (mostly) female small traders and create opportunities for dialogue and rapprochement between traders and the authorities of the countries concerned. The research is used as an instrument for female traders in campaigns to raise awareness at the four border locations concerned.

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FRACTURED LIVES: the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide

A photographic essay on the incredible stories of Rwandan people who are still working hard  to rebuild their lives and their divided society 18 years after the 1994 genocide. These photos by award-winning photojournalist Carol Allen Storey put the spotlight on the long-term effects of war and the complexity of reconciling a nation. 

photography © Carol Allen Storey for International Alert

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Wed, 19/09/2012

Heritage Oil arbitration case in London deprives Ugandan citizens of right to information

Joint press release

International Alert started working with local organisations in Uganda’s oil regions in 2008, to promote greater awareness and understanding about the oil sector.

Improved information flow between local communities, the government and oil companies is crucial in promoting transparency in the sector, minimising the harmful potential for escalating rumours and fears.

In support of its wider objective to harness the potential of oil to contribute to peace and development in Uganda, Alert has therefore jointly signed the following statement:

Richard Businge, Country Manager Uganda
Wed, 29/08/2012

Peace Talks

Annual Report 2011
International Alert
July, 2012
International Alert
30 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-92-3

International Alert is proud to present its new annual report, “Peace Talks”, which looks back at Alert’s work and impact in 2011 – when Alert celebrated its 25th year – using dialogue as a theme.

International Alert is proud to present its new annual report, “Peace Talks”, which looks back at Alert’s work and impact in 2011 – when Alert celebrated its 25th year – using dialogue as a theme.

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Oil for peace in Uganda

Dialogue for empowerment

From Alert's 2011 Annual Report

Tue, 26/06/2012

Our Voices

Alert launches documentary film on Burundi

FRANÇAIS

International Alert is proud to present a new documentary film from our programme in Burundi, in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

Our Voices presents the views of Burundian women about what is needed to foster peace and development in the country.

Burundi emerged from more than a decade of civil war in 2005. During the conflict, over 300,000 people lost their lives and more than 1 million Burundians were forced to flee their homes.

Cloe Clayton
Fri, 20/07/2012
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