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War's Offensive on Women: The Humanitarian Challenge in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan
War's Offensive on Women The Humanitarian Challenge in Bosnia Kosovo and Afghanistan
Author: Julie A. Mertus
"Demonstrates a well-structured balance among an introductory overview of gender and humanitarian action, case studies, the changing legal framework of humanitarian and refugee law, and priorities for policy making." — --Signs, Vol. 28, No. 4 — "Both a well-informed treatise and a practical guide to action to address the gender-based vio...  more »"

--Gender, Technology and Development, 2001

*Case studies from Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan tackle human rights laws and gender-based violence

War's Offensive on Women contends that humanitarian groups? attempts to provide assistance and protection for women will fall short unless they make women major actors in such efforts. Mertus shows how human rights laws are beginning to address gender-based violence, and how agencies can respond to women?s needs in conflict and post-conflict settings. The book is of wide interest to humanitarian and human rights practitioners, policymakers, and students alike.
ISBN-13: 9781565491182
ISBN-10: 1565491181
Pages: 176
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Publisher: Kumarian Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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