Knowledge Hub
GiG Knowledge Hub is a dynamic platform dedicated to showcasing the scholarly contributions of women+ and minorities in the field of international affairs. We invite researchers, academics, and professionals to submit existing papers. We encourage submissions from people of colour, people with a disability, neurodivergent people, people from the LGBTQ+ community, and people from underrepresented countries. We encourage contributions from individuals across diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and expertise.
𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼
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Climate and Environment
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Defence and Security
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Diplomacy and International relations
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Economics and Trade
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Evaluation and Monitoring
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Foreign Policy and Global Affairs
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Gender equality and LGBTQIA+
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Global Health and Public safety
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Human rights and Civil liberties
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Migration and Refugees
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Peace and Conflict
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Public policy design
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Technology and Innovation
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
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Papers should be submitted in English.
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Follow APA citation style.
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Include an abstract (250 words max.) and a brief author bio.
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by experts in the field. Authors will receive feedback and notifications of acceptance.
For inquiries and submissions, please contact 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼@𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹.𝗼𝗿𝗴
The Right to Abortion in Europe and its Demographic Implications
By Martina Canesi
This study explores how abortion laws in Europe impact demographics, showing that restrictions don’t reduce abortions but increase unsafe procedures, while liberal policies lower abortion rates.
Engaging Men in the Fight against FGM/C: An Investigation into the Role of Men from West and Central Africa in Shaping Policy and Interventions
By Johanna Meszaros
This thesis examines the role of men in combating Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in West and Central Africa.
Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Chile: Unpacking Opposition Discourses on Twitter
By Arantza Rodríguez Fragoso
This study analyzes opposition discourse against Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in Chile by examining tweets from 2019–2023.
Covid 19 and online learning in an uneven contextual and socio-economic terrain: Insights from Zimbabwe
By Dzinoreva Tendayi
This research explores the impact of COVID-19 on online learning in Zimbabwe, highlighting disparities between public and private schools.
Women's Participation and Visibility in the Anti-Military Online Movement in Myanmar
By Isabella Aung
This paper explores the role of women in Myanmar's anti-military movements and their visibility in online activism.
Issues of Intersex People in India
By Reshma Anil Kumar
This research paper examines the challenges faced by intersex individuals in India, including legal rights, healthcare access, and social recognition.
Progressive Social Movements and Elite Counter-Mobilisation: The #MeToo Backlash
By Deimantė Jakubovskytė
Explores why the #MeToo movement led to an anti-feminist countermovement, using process-tracing methodology to analyze how social movements trigger resistance from powerful elites.
Violence Against Women in the Wake of Disasters: The Case of 2015 South Carolina Flooding
By Nino Jamburidze
Investigates whether incidents of violence against women increased following the 2015 flood in South Carolina, using statistical analysis of reported cases before and after the disaster.
Not a Child More: Preventing Grave Violations Against Children in Armed Conflicts
By Alessandra Vicari
Discusses international legal frameworks for protecting children during armed conflicts and proposes proactive solutions beyond compliance expectations from conflicting parties.
The Regulation of Prostitution in the 21st Century: A Case Study of Germany
By Alexandra Nadal Sorando
Analyzes Germany’s approach to legalizing prostitution through the Prostitute Protection Act (2017), evaluating its effectiveness and proposing recommendations for improving protections for sex workers.
Reparations from a Gender Perspective: Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Reparations in the Transitional Justice System for Women in Colombia
By Tatiana Carrillo Suarez
Examines how reparations programs should address gender-based violence and support girls affected by war, displacement, and conflict situations, with a focus on Colombia's transitional justice system.
Re-Gendering Peacekeeping: Examining the Impact of Female Peacekeepers on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in UN Field Operations
By Alice Jorda
This paper explores the role of female peacekeepers in UN operations and their impact on reducing sexual exploitation and abuse. It critiques the assumption that increasing the number of female personnel is a sufficient solution without addressing deeper institutional issues.
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