Elisabeth Porter's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

Having worked in Northern Ireland for 8 years at different stages of the peace process, I became interested in issues of peace and reconciliation. I am now interested in Australia's role in furthering peace and security. I am working particularly on issues surrounding 'women, peace and security'.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

Elisabeth Porter is Professor and Head of School of International Studies at the University of South Australia. Lis has taught at Flinders University of SA, University of Ulster and Southern Cross University. She has been a Research Director at the International Conflict Research Centre in Northern Ireland, a Centre linked with the UN University. She has published widely on women and politics, dialogue across difference and feminist ethics. Her books include Peacebuilding: Women in International Perspective (2007), Feminist Perspectives on Ethics (1999), Building Good Families in a Changing World (1995) and Women and Moral Identities (1991). Her co-edited books include Activating Human Rights (2006) and Researching Conflict in Africa (2005) with Transforming Mediation in the Asia-Pacific Region: Building Peace (2009). Lis has 3 adult children and a granddaughter.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

My expertise lies in 'Women, Peace and Security'

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Australia

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Professor: Politics and International Studies at University of South Australia

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://people.unisa.edu.au/Elisabeth.Porter

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Gender, Peacebuilding

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Capacity Building, Research, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Women, Peace and Security

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

www.routledgepaperbacksdirect.com/books/politics