Women and Transitional Justice: Progress and Persistent Challenges in Retributive and Restorative Processes

ISBN-13: 9781349488636 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 122 str.

M. Alam

Opis

How can transitional justice institutions provide due diligence to the lived experiences of women during war and violent political upheaval? This study provides a unique contribution to feminist scholarship on transitional justice, exploring women, peace and security with case studies from Africa and India.

Recenzje

"Women and Transitional Justice is thoroughly researched and judiciously analyzed. Mayesha Alam has tried to be objective in her presentation and assessment, and, in this endeavour, she has done herself proud." - The Daily Star

Spis treści

Foreword; Melanne Verveer Introduction 1. Defining Key Terms and Concepts 2. Landscaping Feminist Scholarship on Transitional Justice 3. Retributive Approaches to Transitional Justice 4. The International Crimes Tribunal for Bangladesh 5. Restorative Approaches to Transitional Justice 6. The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation commission of Kenya Conclusion

O autorze

Mayesha Alam is the Assistant Director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security at Georgetown University in Washington D.C, USA.