Gender-based violence is a persistent social problem in Timor-Leste. Various studies reveal the pervasiveness of violence against women and the inability of institutions to adequately prevent and respond to such READ MOREREAD MORE
Category: Mahein’s Blog
Legal Mandate of CEMG and F-FDTL Component Commanders Still UncertainLegal Mandate of CEMG and F-FDTL Component Commanders Still Uncertain
The mandate for the post of Chief of State-Major General of FALINTIL Defense Force of Timor-Leste (CEMG F-FDTL), currently held by Major General Lere Anan Timur, ended on October 6th READ MOREREAD MORE
FM’s Challenge to PNTL Leaders: Make 2019 a Year of ChangeFM’s Challenge to PNTL Leaders: Make 2019 a Year of Change
As the end of the year approaches, Fundasaun Mahein (FM) looks back at the major challenges and lessons learned for PNTL in 2018. FM observes that many of PNTL’s problems READ MOREREAD MORE
Gender Responsive Measures in Security InstitutionsGender Responsive Measures in Security Institutions
As Timor-Leste continues to modernise its security sector, a critical reform will be the inclusion of gender-related mechanisms to promote equality and equity in the police and military. According to READ MOREREAD MORE