A compelling new analysis by Udenigwe Ogochukwu, Aubel Judi, and Abimbola Seye, published by in PLOS Global Public Health, suggests that many gender equality programs in the Global South inadvertently adapt to colonial and patriarchal systems rather than challenging them. They argue that narratives which blame local culture for violence often obscure the structural inequalities rooted in history and global economics.
There is at least one explicitly decolonial programme to teach and learn gender in emergencies. Learn more here: https://t.co/g8CfLfnVKJ
How can judges and others working with the law increase the legitimacy of the judiciary across Somalia?
This was the thrust of a recent 3-day training workshop in Kismayo provided by @UNTMIS_ judicial affairs experts for 20 staff members from Jubaland's courts, Office of the Attorney General, police and corrections services, and Ministry of Justice.
Participants discussed how they can individually and collectively contribute to trust-building between rule of law institutions and communities, and provide people-centred justice services that respond both to the needs of communities and the requirements of the law.
🟣#WTA2025🟡
Trailblazer Spotlight on: Michelle Doerlemann
A justice officer from #Germany 🇩🇪 serving with @UNTMIS_, Michelle is helping rebuild trust in justice systems through community-driven reform.
🔗 https://t.co/Nz3hT5RdaE
#WomenTrailblazing#WomenPeaceSecurity
#WomenPeaceAndSecurity is more than an agenda – it's women speaking out about the impact of war & conflict on their lives. It's about improving #protection & #justice, and ensuring that #peace is not just an option, but a necessity. 🕊️ #WPS
Deployed to @UNTMIS_ by @ZIF_Berlin
🟣#WTA2025🔦Spotlight on: Michelle Doerleman🟡
Michelle Doerlemann from #Germany 🇩🇪 is deployed to @UNTMIS_. Through her work, she helps bridge the gap between local communities, traditional & statutory justice institutions.
🎥 Watch below!
@UNDPPA#WomenTrailblazing
As part of ongoing efforts to support Somalia’s justice sector @UN brought together 20 judges, prosecutors, and other justice sector personnel in Baidoa, including four women, to enhance judicial legitimacy, and inclusive justice services. After five days of practical sessions on leadership, trust-building, and teamwork, participants committed to strengthening justice delivery through greater collaboration and community engagement.
From 26-30 May, the Justice & Corrections Service will spotlight #MotherAndPeacekeeper voices through a video series highlighting how they balance deployment & motherhood.
Follow us all week to hear their powerful stories.
@UNPeacekeeping@UN_CAR@UNTMIS_@UNDPPA#PKDay
My take on working as a professional justice expert, woman, and mother as a #Peacekeeper in a mission environment.
Thank you for illuminating this topic, challenges, and support.
#WPS#PKDay#MotherAndPeacekeeper@ZIF_Berlin
On this day in 2017, Michael J. Sharp and Zaida Catalán were assassinated while investigating war crimes in Congo’s Kasai region. Most people behind this political murder enjoy impunity until today, just as much as others involved in killings in the region for over three decades.
Kommentar: Das Völkerrecht ist deutsche Staatsräson

Die BReg hat stets den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof unterstützt –duckt sich aber nach dem Haftbefehl gegen Netanyahu weg. Sie muss sich der Frage stellen, was echte historische Verantwortung heißt
https://t.co/yAt71LXOpE
#OneForTheTeam - This award is a recognition of all the #peacekeepers out there - from community levels and civil society to those in multilateral organisations. #PeaceIsPossible
"Ich nehme den Preis stellvertretend für so viele von uns an", sagt @MDoerl , eine der 3 zivilen 🇩🇪 Peacekeeper:innen 2024, über uns sekundiert als Judicial Affairs Adviser @UNSomalia. Ihr ist besonders wichtig, die Teilhabe von 🚺 an politischen Prozessen zu stärken.
#TdP2024
🕊️ Außenministerin @ABaerbock ehrte gestern anlässlich des Tag des Peacekeeping #TdP24 drei zivile Peacekeeper:innen.
Unsere Glückwünsche an: Dr. Ntagahoraho Burihabwa @UNIFIL_, Michelle Dörlemann @UNSomalia und Dr. Ousman Njikam (CAR Special Criminal Court). #Action4Peace
🕊️ Außenministerin @ABaerbock ehrte gestern anlässlich des Tag des Peacekeeping #TdP24 drei zivile Peacekeeper:innen.
Unsere Glückwünsche an: Dr. Ntagahoraho Burihabwa @UNIFIL_, Michelle Dörlemann @UNSomalia und Dr. Ousman Njikam (CAR Special Criminal Court). #Action4Peace
The Day of the #Peacekeeper in Germany is a moment to express gratitude and respect to all 876 women and men from Germany who are currently taking part in int’l peace missions. To mark the day, 9 peacekeepers were honoured for their dedicated efforts. #TdP24
📸: BMVg
Heute feiern wir zusammen mit @AuswaertigesAmt, @BMI_Bund & @BMVg_Bundeswehr den Tag des #Peacekeeping#TdP24 .
Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock, Innenministerin Nancy Faeser & Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius ehren 9 uniformierte & zivile Peacekeeper:innen.
📷: BMVg
🕊️ Wie sieht der Alltag einer zivilen Expertin im Friedenseinsatz aus? Wie können Missionen gestärkt werden? Wir starten in den Tag des #Peacekeeping mit einem sehr spannenden Pressefrühstück mit den 3 zivilen Laureat:innen und ihren Eindrücken aus dem Feld. #TDPk#TdP24
Heute feiern wir zusammen mit @AuswaertigesAmt, @BMI_Bund & @BMVg_Bundeswehr den Tag des #Peacekeeping#TdP24 .
Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock, Innenministerin Nancy Faeser & Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius ehren 9 uniformierte & zivile Peacekeeper:innen.
📷: BMVg