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
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Politicisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy: Reform Timor-Leste’s Security Institutions to Promote Peace, Stability and Development
Women’s Role in Community Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Timor-Leste
Parseria Foun ba Era Foun: Sovereignty, Security and Strategy in a Changing World
From Best Practice to Best Fit: Reform the RDTL Constitution to Secure Political Stability, Strengthen Governance and Accelerate Development
Elite State: Populist Politics and the Challenges of Governance in Timor-Leste
Research on Community Conflict, Traditional Dispute Resolution and Trauma Politics in Timor-Leste
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
