Women, migration, and conflict breaking a deadly cycle

An estimated 35 million people worldwide are displaced by conflict, and most of them are women and children. During their time away from their homes and communities, these women and their children are subjected to a horrifying array of misfortune, including privations of every kind, sexual assaults,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Forbes Martin, Susan (-), Tirman, John
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer-Verlag 2009.
Edición:1st ed. 2009.
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Sumario:An estimated 35 million people worldwide are displaced by conflict, and most of them are women and children. During their time away from their homes and communities, these women and their children are subjected to a horrifying array of misfortune, including privations of every kind, sexual assaults, disease, imprisonment, unwanted pregnancies, severe psychological trauma, and, upon return or resettlement, social disapproval and isolation. Written by the world’s leading scholars and practitioners, this unique collection brings these problems - and potential solutions - into sharp focus. Based on extensive field research and a broad knowledge of other studies of the challenges facing women who are forced from their homes and homelands by conflict, this book offers in-depth understanding and problem-solving ideas. Derived from a project to advise U.N. agencies, it speaks to a broad array of students, scholars, NGOs, policymakers, government officials, and international organizations.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (262 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781282363007
9786612363009
9789048128259