‘Defund the police’ and reforming the security sector
30 september, 2020
In the midst of the pandemic, riots and unrest continues in the US over the recent cases of police brutality that resulted in the deaths of several African American individuals. While the Black Lives Matter movement continues to draw attention to the structural racism and inequalities of the American society, one of the slogans of […]
Civil society as a critical partner: rule of law and accountability in the Liberian COVID response
14 september, 2020
The rule of law is broadly recognized as necessary for good governance, peace and security. The UN 2030 Agenda recognizes this dynamic in all countries, rich or poor. However, the impact of the rule of law – or its absence – is most strongly felt in countries struggling with conflict and crisis. As part of […]
There and back again – the unexpected journeys of year COVID
9 september, 2020
What is the last ‘normal’ thing you remember doing? In the extreme year of 2020, many of us have asked this question, trying to remember the last event or activity where we blissfully, innocently, spent time in public spaces without caution, moving through crowds, kissing cheeks, and sharing food in a way that now feels […]
Redo för en höst med svåra avvägningar
3 september, 2020
Då var hösten här. Jag är tillbaka på jobbet efter en sommar som varit rätt normal, åtminstone jämfört med våren. När pandemin bröt ut i våras hade FBA ungefär 80 personer utsända på internationella uppdrag i fredsinsatser som leds av främst FN, EU och OSSE i ett tjugotal olika länder. När världen fick panik och […]