In the last two decades public policies have reflected a drive for accelerated global economic integration ('globalization'), associated with greater economic liberalization. The outcomes have been largely disappointing, even in the estimate of their designers. Rural livelihoods have become more...

The Nordic countries have long been seen as pioneers in promoting gender equality. This book brings together scholars from the global South and post-socialist economies to reflect on Nordic approaches to gender equality. The contributors to the book seek to explore from a comparative perspective...

Introduction: gendered war and peace -- Gendering international justice: progress and pitfalls at international criminal tribunals / Martha Walsh -- Truth and reconciliation commissions and gender justice / Alessandra Dal Secco -- "Your justice is too slow": will the international criminal...