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Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Diamond Mine: Legal Action over Land Grab

Nov 5, 2019 | Ahmed Idris, Al Jazeera

A community in Sierra Leone has taken a diamond mining company to court. Residents of Koidu say the government failed to protect them when it handed…

China/Vietnam/South Chain Sea: Vietnam Punishes Volkswagen for Car with Disputed China Map

Nov 5, 2019 | Bloomberg

Vietnam will fine a Volkswagen local distributor and an importer for showcasing a car with a navigation app reflecting Chinese territorial claims rejected by Hanoi.

Wildlife: Armed Conflicts Affect Environment and Wildlife: Experts

Nov 5, 2019 | James Tasamba, Anadolu Agency

As the world observes International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, on Wednesday, experts believe that it was…

Iraq: Women Protection & Empowerment Coordinator

Nov 5, 2019 | International Rescue Committee

Iraq is emerging from over three years of civil war against the Islamic State and remains one of the most complex operating environments in the…

DRC: Gender and Youth Advisor

Nov 5, 2019 | Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40…

Sri Lanka: National Consultant - Women, Peace and Security (Parliament)

Nov 5, 2019 | UNDP

The WPS agenda has been initiated by the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 (2000) and reaffirmed through the adoption of seven related resolutions…

Gender Equality and Climate Finance consultant

Nov 5, 2019 | UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s Global Development Network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help…

Voting for the Environmental Peacebuilding Association Board of Directors Is Now Live

Nov 5, 2019 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is pleased to announce to its Members that voting is now open for the open seats on its Board of…

Trump Keeps Talking About 'Keeping' Middle East Oil. That Would Be Illegal

Nov 5, 2019 | James G. Stewart

President Trump wants it known that — despite his recent decision to pull back the U.S. militarily back from previously Kurdish-held territory in Syria —…

Guatemalan Women Force Development Bank to Investigate Gender Policy Violations

Nov 5, 2019 | Tamara Mohr

After a complaint filed by women's groups from Ixquisis, Guatemala, the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) has started an investigation on several policy violations, amongst which…

Ghana Needs a Grievance Mechanism to Secure Women's Land Rights

Nov 5, 2019 | Nana Ama Yirrah

From farms to towns, women are a major provider of food and food security for their families, but women in half of the world still struggle to…

Gender Equality in African Agriculture: An Innovation Imperative

Nov 5, 2019 | Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg

President Barack Obama once highlighted the importance of leveraging the talents of Africa’s women using the analogy of a football match. He pointed out that…

Sudanese Women Urge Gender Balance in Country's Peace Process

Nov 5, 2019 | Amy Lieberman

 Sudanese women were influential in the widespread protests that led to the military overthrow of the country's president, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, in April. Six months…

Call for Papers 2021 Special Issue

Nov 4, 2019 | Oxford Academic: The International Journal of Transitional Justice

The International Journal of Transitional Justice invites submissions for its 2021 Special Issue, Land and Property Rights in Transitional Justice, to be guest edited by Jon…

Ensuring Safe Drinking Water in Rohingya Camps of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Nov 4, 2019 | Dr. Zahid Hayat Mahmud

Since August 2017, around one million Rohingyas fled to Bangladesh following a wave of targeted violence in the neighboring Rakhine State of Myanmar. Most of the…

DRC Stand-by Roster Membership – Climate and Environment Advisors

Nov 4, 2019 | Danish Refugee Council

The aim of the DRC Stand-by Roster is to mobilize qualified and committed humanitarian experts for deployments to our UN partners thereby strengthening the capacity…

To Give Peace a Chance in Colombia, It's Time to Protect Women Land Defenders

Nov 4, 2019 | Carmen Sanchez Cumming

More than three years have passed since the government of Colombia signed a peace agreement with FARC rebels that promised to end the longest internal armed…

Jordan: Coordinator - Technical Advisor

Nov 4, 2019 | Expertise France

The General Directorate for Civil Defense (GDCD), established in 1959, lies under the jurisdiction of Jordan Ministry of Interior. With 26 960 officials, GDCD operates…

Syria: WASH Delegate

Nov 4, 2019 | Norwegian Red Cross

The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers and staff…

Jordan: WASH Program Manager for Northwest Syria

Nov 4, 2019 | Solidarités International

SI has been working in Syria since 2012 and currently has strong coverage for WASH, FSL and NFI programs across North West (NWS) and North…

PhD Research: Benefits of Cooperation in Transboundary River Basins

Nov 4, 2019 | University of Sheffield, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

This is an ideal project for a resourceful and driven individual. The successful candidate will develop and hone first-rate analytical, computational and communication skills that…

Jordan: WASH/Shelter in Partnership Advisor, Amal Consortium

Nov 4, 2019 | International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the…

DRC: Deputy Environmental Health Coordinator

Nov 4, 2019 | International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee in DRC is currently supporting over 80 health facilities through construction of Triages and Temporary Isolation facilities for Ebola suspect cases…

Syria: Inclusive Livelihoods Agriculture Assistant

Nov 4, 2019 | International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the…

To Give Peace a Chance in Colombia, It's Time to Protect Women Land Defenders

Nov 4, 2019 | Carmen Sanchez Cumming

More than three years have passed since the government of Colombia signed a peace agreement with FARC rebels that promised to end the longest internal armed…

International Consultant - Boundary Demarcation and Ecosystem Services Mapping of Inle Lake Region

Nov 4, 2019 | UNDP

UNDP Myanmar is implementing its Country Programme for 2018-2022. Integrated programming has guided the design of the new programme in order to better address the…

Myanmar: Gulf of Mottama (GOM) Ecosystem Management Specialist

Nov 4, 2019 | International Union for Conservation of Nature

The Gulf of Mottama Project (GoMP) is a multi-sectoral project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by a consortium led…

Myanmar: International Consultant - Social & Environmental Safeguards and Resilience-Building Advisor

Nov 4, 2019 | UNDP

UNDP Myanmar is implementing its Country Programme for 2018-2022. Integrated programming has guided the design of the new programme in order to better address the…

Jordan: Programme Assistant for West Asia in Protected Areas, World Heritage and Business

Nov 4, 2019 | International Union for Conservation of Nature

Under the direct supervision of the Protected Areas, and Biodiversity Programme manager, the position holder will be responsible for supporting the programme and other team…

Seeking Active Members for the Africa Interest Group

Nov 3, 2019 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is excited to announce the development of the Africa Interest Group!  This Interest Group will hold its first online meeting in the…