Women of Wajir

In the early 1990’s, six women began a process that transformed much of the Wajir district in northeast Kenya.  Attempting to cope with what was described as a “disaster waiting to happen,” these women formed a community-based approach to halting the violence.  Their...

The Control Arms Campaign

The proliferation of small arms remains a daunting challenge for the African continent; its persistence empowers rebel movements and national governments to foment conflict and commit mass human rights violations. Recognizing the supply and demand pressures for small...