Teaching
Research
My research focuses on various aspects of conflict transformation and peacebuilding in conflict-affected contexts, with a focus on Africa's Great Lakes region, in particular DR Congo.
In this, I have an expertise in combatting (conflict-related) sexual violence, where I link together 10 years of practical experience of working to prevent and provide support for survivors of sexual violence, with research on how simplified notions of violence and its consequences affect how the problem is addressed.
A second research area focuses on women, peace and security in the context of conflict transformation in DR Congo. By providing concrete examples of peacebuilding in the field, the possibilities and problems of operationalizing the UN agenda on women, peace and security are discussed. This is discussed in a larger context with a focus on addressing the driving factors of armed conflict.
Publications
Article in journal (Refereed)
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Quattrochi, J., Biaba, R., Nordås, R., Østby, G., Alldén, S., et al. (2019). Effects of an empowerment program for survivors of sexual violence on attitudes and beliefs : evidence from the Democratic Republic of Congo. International Journal for Equity in Health. 18 (1). 1-14.
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Alldén, S. (2009). Microfinance and post-conflikt development in Cambodia and Timor-Leste. Sojourn. 24 (2). 269-284.
Status: Published -
Alldén, S. (2007). Internalising the culture of human rights : Securing women’s rights in post-conflict East Timor. Asia Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law. 8 (1). 1-23.
Status: Published
Other (Other academic)
- Nordås, R., Østby, G., Biaba, R., Amisi, C., Quattrochi, J., et al. (2016). From Pain to Empowerment? : Impact of an empowerment program for survivors of sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on attitudes towards female leadership. PRIO. 4.
- Nordås, R., Østby, G., Amisi, C., Biaba, R., Quattrocchi, J., et al. (2016). Social Inclusion of Survivors of Sexual Violence: How Do Support Programs Work?. Oslo, PRIO. 4.