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CONTESTED SPACES VIDEO PROJECT

The CPACS website has adopted an interesting and educational project headed by independent film producer, Simon James.

The Contested Spaces Video Project consists of a series of 10 minute video talks on conflict issues around the world and is supported by introductory texts, suggested reading lists, web links and images.

• Photos from the 1 day conference "What Works and What Doesn't? New Direction in Conflict Intervention" are now available on the events section of our website.
• Photos from the 2 day conference "Iraq Never Again: Ending War, Building Peace" are now available on the events section of our website.

We are pleased to inform you that the April 2008 edition of CPACS' newsletter, PeaceWrites, is now available.

You may download an electronic copy at your convenience.

Women, Peace and Security in PNG and the Solomon Islands

Guest speaker: Prasheela Karan (UNIFEM Pacific)

Prasheela was based in Fiji working with UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women) Pacific Regional Office on the Governance, Peace and Security Desk. She is currently researching peacebuilding initiatives in PNG and the Solomon Islands.

This seminar will discuss her research and highlight the peacebuilding activities that are taking place on the ground, and the work of UNIFEM Pacific, UNDP and partners to integrate gender perspectives in these activities. The purpose of this work is to support the equal participation of women in peace processes and to ensure the protection of women against violence in conflict.

Thursday 22 May 2008
1.30pm-2.30pm
Mackie Building Room 107
Arundel Street, Glebe
University of Sydney

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