Peace A. Medie
Associate professor in politics at the University of Bristol and author of Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa (Oxford UP, 2020); researches state and non-state responses to gender-based violence in African countries and is also a novelist.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
Peace A. Medie, "Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa" (Oxford UP, 2020)
Peace A. Medie, an associate professor in politics at the University of Bristol and author, explores the complex landscape of violence against women in post-conflict Africa. She delves into the different responses of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, highlighting the impact of international pressures and local movements. Medie emphasizes the importance of specialized policing and survivor-sensitive practices while sharing firsthand accounts from survivors. Her research advocates for holistic approaches, urging for domestic ownership and the necessity of women's movements in driving change.
Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
Peace A. Medie, "Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa" (Oxford UP, 2020)
In this engaging discussion, Peace A. Medie, an associate professor in politics and author, shares her groundbreaking research on gender-based violence in Africa. She contrasts Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, revealing how international and domestic pressures shape responses to violence against women. Medie emphasizes the critical roles of women's movements and specialized policing in implementing anti-violence norms. With insights from over 300 interviews, she advocates for holistic approaches that prioritize survivors' needs and community involvement.
