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Women And The Arab Spring, Mary H. Schwoebel
Women And The Arab Spring, Mary H. Schwoebel
Conflict Resolution Studies Faculty Articles
Women's participation in the Arab Spring has been significant, but it remains to be seen, however, if their participation will result in increased opportunities for women in the public sphere when the dust settles. USIP’s Mary Hope Schwoebel discusses the opportunities and challenges for women in the Arab Spring.
Women In Yemen's Protests, Mary H. Schwoebel
Women In Yemen's Protests, Mary H. Schwoebel
Conflict Resolution Studies Faculty Articles
Amid the upheavals in Yemen, USIP’s Mary Hope Schwoebel discusses the role of women in the political protests and how it is likely to affect their future status
Unsung Heroines: Women And Natural Disasters, Mary Schwoebel
Unsung Heroines: Women And Natural Disasters, Mary Schwoebel
Conflict Resolution Studies Faculty Articles
Although women play crucial parts in disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery, their roles in disasters are often overlooked or ignored. However, history shows that when disasters strike, women sometimes form spontaneous associations to assist relief and recovery efforts. At other times, women's organizations direct their resources for disaster relief and recovery. Women's organizations also partner with international disaster assistance agencies to expedite relief efforts. Are women more vulnerable to disasters? What are women's capabilities for responding to disasters? What can international organizations do to integrate women more effectively into disaster planning and recovery? Vulnerabilities and Risks The circumstances of women's …