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New cases of genocide often denied after Holocaus

[16 Feb 2010] Experiences from the Holocaust led to the international community coming together and agreeing on the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Despite this, more cases of genocide occurred during the 20th century than during any other century. Research at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that it is precisely these comparisons with the Holocaust that have often hindered intervention on the part of the international community.

South Africa's land reforms discriminate against women

[10 Feb 2010] Since the end of apartheid, land reforms have been one way of righting the wrongs to which the black South African majority was previously subjected. But many black women have little or no opportunity to own land, due to the customary laws that still govern ownership rights in rural South Africa. This is explored in a new thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Climate issue a matter of solidarity and economic opportunities

[9 Feb 2010] Sweden opted for a more ambitious target than obliged to under the Kyoto Protocol, since the climate issue was perceived as an economic opportunity. Opportunities for economic development and the link with justice issues are both key explanations for Sweden's actions during the climate negotiations, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

This year's Hesselgren professorship to the School of Global Studies

[4 Feb 2010] Christine Sylvester, Professor of Women's Studies/International Relations at Lancaster University, UK, is this year's recipient of the Kerstin Hesselgren professorship. The guest professorship, awarded yearly by the Swedish Research Council to a distinguished female researcher, will be placed at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg.

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