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This statement by Natural Justice provides recommendations for the UN High-Level Political Forum 2020, focusing on systems transformation to protect the planet and build resilience. It advocates for rights-based conservation, decentralized energy systems, and the empowerment of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) to manage natural resources and hold governments accountable.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the diverse and often indirect roles women play in violent extremist organisations in Kenya, specifically al-Shabaab. Based on 108 interviews, it argues that women provide an 'invisible infrastructure' of support, acting as recruiters, spies, and facilitators, while direct perpetration of violence remains limited. The document identifies a complex interplay of drivers for women's involvement, including personal relationships, economic hardship, government neglect, and the influence of radical religious teachings.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the drivers and types of insecurity in Kenya, arguing that while al-Shabaab receives significant attention, armed criminal groups and the nature of Kenyan politics pose more widespread threats. The document examines the role of state-led violence, historical land injustices, and regional dynamics in the Horn of Africa in shaping the country's security landscape.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the drivers of rising insecurity and terror attacks in Kenya, specifically those attributed to Al-Shabaab. The authors argue that addressing the crisis requires a combination of regional cooperation to curb arms proliferation, increased intelligence gathering with civilian support, and the mitigation of socio-economic grievances such as youth unemployment and marginalisation.

This document is a section of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Addendum detailing stakeholder engagement meetings held in March 2020 regarding the Lamu Marine Terminal and pipeline realignment for the LAPSSET corridor project.