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? Intern Research Spotlight: Elina Muminovic’s Reflections on Buen Vivir Elina is a current Master’s student at the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals studying International Security. Since working at the Consortium, Elina has led our website outreach efforts and? has contributed to research on wellbeing economies, focusing on Buen Vivir. “I have zoomed in on the concept of Buen Vivir (living well) while exploring alternatives to the neoliberal status quo on development and growth over the past months. Rooted in Indigenous Andean worldviews, Buen Vivir centers collectivity, ecological harmony and social equity - advocating for a way of living in harmony with nature while proposing a new paradigm centered on wellbeing.” My research delved into institutionalized forms of Buen Vivir in Ecuador and Bolivia, where state-led initiatives have resulted in an appropriation of the concept (originally Sumak Kawsay), paradoxically using it to legitimize extractive practices. However, I also uncovered numerous examples of communities practicing Buen Vivir on a smaller scale. I found it fascinating how, in these cases, Buen Vivir not only redefines wellbeing but also highlights the importance of local knowledge and autonomy in shaping sustainable futures. They serve as a powerful reminder that alternative models of development already exist, and that genuine transformation often begins at the community level. Lastly, I was especially intrigued by the feminist literature I found on connecting capitalist, ethnic and gender struggles - and by how Buen Vivir may offer meaningful responses to these intersecting challenges.” ??To learn more about Buen Vivir, explore the resources available through the Consortium’s Research Hub here: https://lnkd.in/ehwZ64sb. ??One available resource on Ecuador’s Buen Vivir policy includes Sarah A. Radcliffe’s article, “Tackling Complex Inequalities and Ecuador’s Buen Vivir: Leaving No‐one Behind and Equality in Diversity”: bit.ly/4br7vtc. #BuenVivir #Wellbeing #InternSpotlight #Internship #Research

On this International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, we want to call attention to the role of small arms and light weapons in women’s lives, and to highlight the work of The International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA), especially their Women’s Network. They are the only global network focused on the links between gender, women’s rights, small arms, and armed violence. IANSA’s Women’s Network works to stop gun violence against women, whether at home, in public spaces, or in conflict zones. They advocate for gender-responsive arms control, ensuring that women’s voices and experiences shape disarmament and peace-building policies. Through research, advocacy, and direct engagement with policymakers and civil society, IANSA serves as a reminder that disarmament is not just about weapons—it’s about people, communities, and creating a safer world for all. Here is the link to the Women’s Network website: bit.ly/IANSAWomensNetwork #Disarmament #GenderAndSecurity #GunViolencePrevention #WomenPeaceSecurity

Today is the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness ????? At the Consortium, we seek to bring knowledge about gender and security to bear on the quest to end armed conflicts and build sustainable peace. Disarmament and non-proliferation are key steps on the road to sustainable peace, and require feminist analysis. Indeed, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs’ gender policy acknowledges that “disarmament, arms control, and nonproliferation efforts are strengthened when they analyze and apply a gender lens” (UNODA, 2021). Noora Chandasir’s 2023 paper “Feminine States and Masculine Arms: How Gendered Discourse Prevents States from Nuclear Disarmament” explores the inextricably gendered nature of nuclear security in the context of the Global South: bit.ly/3XiRboG. #Disarmament #GenderAndSecurity #NuclearPower

??? Join us for an insightful workshop! Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change: Insights from Eriel Tchekwie Deranger into Indigenous Climate Action ?? Friday, March 7, 2025 ? 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST (Online) Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, a D?nes??iné member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Executive Director of Indigenous Climate Action, will share her journey in founding ICA and discuss the critical role of Indigenous leadership in climate justice. With over two decades of experience, Eriel brings invaluable perspectives on integrating Indigenous knowledge into environmental solutions. ?? For more Information & to Register: bit.ly/4jJoTx6 Hosted by Concordia University’s Office of Decolonizing and Indigenizing Curriculum and Pedagogy. This event is free and open to all.

This #WorldWildlifeDay is a good time to learn about how patriarchal assumptions shape dominant approaches to wildlife conservation.?“Mapping the Patriarchy in Conservation” by Leonie Bossert, Tom Crompton, Anwesha Dutta and Joni Seager?analyzes the ways that patriarchal norms and structures are embedded in conservation efforts and shows how this undermines their effectiveness. Here’s the link to the full article: bit.ly/41nkw26 #WorldWildlifeDay #Conservation #Gender #PatriarchalNorms

Looking for a job related to gender, security, and climate activism? Here are some opportunities in policy, academia, and advocacy. Information about each can be found on the accompanying links! 1. Summer 2025 Internship, The Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights: https://lnkd.in/ebXVJXVG;? 2. PhD Studentship in War and Climate Change, University of Reading: https://bit.ly/3X8rVBb; 3. Hale Family Director of Women's and Gender Studies Program, Boston College: Morrissey College of Art & Sciences: https://bit.ly/3X2R1l5; 4. Assistant Professor (Human Rights and Law), UMass Boston: https://bit.ly/413enYU; 5. Assistant Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, St. Mary’s College of Maryland: https://bit.ly/3D0a5tl;? 6. Dawn Fellowship for Young Women Feminists from the Global South, DAWN Feminist: https://bit.ly/4hYs3uY; 7. Teaching Assistant Professor - Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (IAS), University of Wisconsin: https://bit.ly/3EH07xH; 8. Assistant Teaching Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS), Syracuse University: https://bit.ly/4b6Yfdy; 9. Postdoctoral Research Associate (Institute for LGBT Studies), The University of Arizona: https://bit.ly/3CWjuCa; 10. Energy Efficiency Program Intern, Energy Solutions: https://bit.ly/41mYzl8; 11. Assistant Professor of Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore County: https://bit.ly/432PkHX; 12. Analyst – Gender, Council of Europe Development Bank: https://bit.ly/3QmMjdY; 13. Senior Communications Officer, Women's Link Worldwide: https://bit.ly/3Qqxtn4; 14. Feminist Crisis Response Program Officer, Global Fund for Women: https://bit.ly/4hLwDNM; 15. Junior Research Fellow, Climate & Community Institute: https://bit.ly/3CY14kE If you know of a relevant job opportunity that you’d like featured on future lists, please reach out to us at [email protected]. #JobSearch #Career #Gender #JobOpportunity #GenderJobs

Unity is power and unity is strength Daizy lives in the Bulisa district of Uganda, where women and their communities have been subjected to land grabbing and displacement due to the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Daizy also faces further challenges of exclusion and discrimination due to her disability. But, Daizy has found community with the?National Association of Professional Environmentalists?(NAPE)?and is now a key member of their ecofeminist movement. Read her story here https://lnkd.in/duaZv29K

Despite a long history of militarized intervention and fossil fuel extraction, we have an opportunity to transition into a new era before things get more dangerous. For the Center for International Policy, MADRE Director of Policy Diana Duarte and Center for Biological Diversity Energy Justice Director Jean Su highlight the reckoning policymakers must face when addressing militarization's significant impact on the climate crisis and what it means to truly "go green." "We could imagine a future where we all not only enjoy safe, plentiful and regenerative energy, but where the way we create that energy is peaceful and rights-based." https://lnkd.in/eE9HPjcY

The Consortium will be welcoming Dr. Patrick Clarkin as the second speaker in our Spring 2025 Speaker Series! Dr. Clarkin is the Chair of the Anthropology Department at UMass Boston and has spent over two decades researching the impact of war on human health and development, particularly among Southeast Asian refugee populations.? In his upcoming talk, “Coming of Age in War: Puberty in Girls During Conflict,” Dr. Clarkin will explore how war-related stressors shape biological development, with a focus on their effects on puberty and menarche in girls. Drawing on historical and contemporary cases, he will discuss patterns of disrupted development, possible biological mechanisms, and the broader implications for human health. This talk is based on his collaborative research with Dr. Meredith Reiches, a biological anthropologist and founding member of Harvard University’s GenderSci Lab.? This event will be in person only. It will take place on Thursday, March 27 from 9:30 - 10:45 AM ET in Conference Room 3300, Integrated Sciences Complex, UMass Boston.? ? To attend in person, register using this link: https://bit.ly/ClarkinUMB #WarAndHealth #Gender #ReproductiveHealth #Event

?? DAWN announces Fellowship for Young Women Feminists As we celebrate DAWN’s 40th anniversary, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative. On its first edition, the DAWN Fellowship for Young Women Feminists from the Global South will support a younger woman feminist with proven commitment to women’s rights and gender justice to develop a project that deepens understanding of how gender-based violence and conflict shape gender dynamics, amplifying women’s feminist voices in public discourse. Who Can Apply? ?? Women feminists under 40 years of age. ?? Must be from the Global South. ?? Projects must align with the theme ?? Commitment to feminist principles and methodologies is essential. Applications are now open: send your proposal by March 1 Don’t miss out on this opportunity!