This research argues that the endeavours in favour of women’s rights at the international level are of great importance. Many battles of the international women’s organisations were fought at the...Show moreThis research argues that the endeavours in favour of women’s rights at the international level are of great importance. Many battles of the international women’s organisations were fought at the League of Nations. However, this research aims to show that the League of Nations spent little effort to support women's rights relative to certain regional organizations. Indeed, as argued by many critical scholars, the field of International Relations often lacks a regional point of view, one that challenges the conception that the West is the only legitimate point of view (Acharya 648). As such, this research argues that the international organisation that was most vital to the promotion of equal rights for women was in fact a regional one; the Pan-American Union.Show less
Because of globalization, it is possible for diaspora to keep in touch with the homeland and to stay connected. They have often resources, such as money, to influence the homeland and homeland...Show moreBecause of globalization, it is possible for diaspora to keep in touch with the homeland and to stay connected. They have often resources, such as money, to influence the homeland and homeland politics. If there is a conflict in the homeland, diasporas can therefore influence this, in a negative or positive way. The question is what the role of community activism is in reconciliation and this can contribute to broader international solutions. The Armenian diaspora is very large and has been very active in getting the Armenian genocide from 1915 recognized by Turkey, and other states. The reconciliation process between Turkey and Armenia has not been very successful, apart from some local initiatives. 13 respondents of the Armenian diaspora in the Netherlands have been asked about the role the diaspora should play in the reconciliation process. The conclusion is that the diaspora is and should be involved, however there are minimal conditions before reconciliation can truly begin: Turkey must recognize the genocide, apologize and provide financial and material compensation. Besides this, there are some initiatives that work in bridging the gap between two similar cultures, such as the documentary ‘Bloedbroeders’.Show less
