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UNRISD Launches New Alumni Network
UNRISD is excited to announce the launch of its new Alumni network. Alumni may have worked with UNRISD on a research project, written a paper or chapter in an UNRISD publication, coordinated a project from the field, spoken at one of our events, served on the Board, or worked as a staff member or intern at our offices in Geneva ... more

The Challenge of Political Empowerment
In the struggle over ideas in the development arena, terms that are associated with more radical perspectives are often picked up by mainstream actors and organisations. And this has been the case with ‘empowerment’. But such mainstreaming can cause original meanings to be modified or become obscure. From the perspective of strategies that aim to improve the well-being of small-scale farmers, there are various risks inherent in the way the term ‘empowerment’ has been taken up by international and bilateral development agencies.... more

Security Sector Reform Needs Inclusive Politics and Jobs for the Poor
Security sector reform has gained prominence in recent years as the international community seeks solutions to seemingly intractable conflicts. However, in order to achieve sustainable peace, security sector reform needs to be grounded in inclusive government and growth strategies that deliver jobs to the poor.... more

Our Events

• Religion et politique: le genre pris au piège - The Unhappy Marriage of Religion and Politics. The Pitfalls for Gender Equality
  27 Mar 2012, Salle Aubert, 20 rue Rothschild, The Graduate Institute, 1202 Geneva
• In Celebration of International Women's Day: "Men, Where are the Women?" Swiss Agriculture 'Under' Gendered Eyes
  12 Mar 2012, UNRISD Conference Room D-19, Palais des Nations, Geneva
• Chinese Women's Paid Work and Unpaid Care Responsibilities during Economic Transition
  29 Nov 2011, UNRISD Room D-19, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland