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Traditionally, men are assumed to be experts, the voice of authority, and the leader, while women with equal, and, frequently, greater competence and actual authority, are “second-guessed and (deemed) untrustworthy.
There is also a growing body of work on the participation of women in peacekeeping forces for improved intelligence gathering, a critical component to a successful peacekeeping operation.
“The right to be free from the threat of nuclear weapons is a key point of intersection with climate change, protecting democratic rights, and a good number of other social justice communities.” --Ploughshares
Opportunities for women to participate in the economy will improve their earning potential, assisting families to move out of poverty and contribute to the economy.
On May 17, OSF attended a conversation with Vlora Çitaku, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Washington DC, and Christopher Hill, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies.
Evidence indicates that mothers are uniquely positioned in terms of access and proximity to their children, and that they are a key partner in counter-violence strategies.
