In the heart of a bustling western city, amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, a young woman named Aisha lived. She arrived in the town with nothing but a suitcase full of dreams and a heart filled with hope. Aisha’s journey commenced in a small village in the heart of the Middle East, a place where…
From May 9th to 10th, 2024, the United Nations Civil Society Conference will unfurl its vibrant landscape of ideas, aspirations, and collaborations in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya. This event is not merely another gathering on the UN calendar; it is a premier symposium designed to transcend individual silos and propel the UN 2030 agenda…
The 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) stands as a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for gender equality worldwide. This annual gathering, convened by the United Nations, serves as a beacon of hope and progress for millions of women and girls around the globe. Here’s why this year’s session…
In the capacity as the IIHS Women, Peace, and Security Advisor, I participated in the 4th International Workshop for Leadership and Security, which took place at the Institute for Strategic Studies, Research, and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, Pakistan during 26 February – 2 March 2024. The international event aimed to provide a…
As we approach International Women’s Month 2024 and celebrate the global accomplishments of women, it is crucial to reflect on the multifaceted challenges faced by women around the globe, especially those enduring conflicts that often escape the headlines. In addition to our celebration of women during the month of March, we also shed light on…
As the global community assembles for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the forthcoming SDG Summit stands as a focal point of paramount significance. Occurring once every four years, this year’s Summit acquires heightened importance as it coincides with the midway juncture towards the 2030 deadline for the attainment…
The importance of community development, the process by which the people who live and work in a particular area are empowered to take control of their own lives and create the kind of community they want to live in, remains a critical focus around the world. There are many ways in which community development can…
Forced Migration and Climate Change In recent years, an increased focus has been placed on the impact of climate change on forced migration. Climate change is a global problem that is already causing displacement and will continue to do so on an unprecedented scale in the coming years. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
#DevelopingEvent | The IIHS-supported project, The Mobile Museum of Modern Day Slavery, will be on the move in Romania across 13 cities from May 3 – 15, 2023. The Mobile Museum of Modern-day Slavery, founded by Dr. Aurora Martin and supported by the IIHS, is a simulated encounter experience created for use in rural villages…
Can tracking apps help fight human trafficking? Read the Genva Macro Labs Opinion Piece by Aurora Martin and Shon A. from the International Institute for Human Security (IIHS) on the role of new technology in human trafficking and the responsibilities of the private sector: https://lnkd.in/ef8edszy 👉🏾 Dr. Aurora Martin is Board Vice President at the IIHS and Founder of the Mobile Museum of Modern-Day Slavery and Shontaye Abegaz is Founder, Executive Director,…