Author: Academia.edu

Abstract: »This article examines how far weaponised sexual violence in the Tigray War mobilised diasporic Tigrayan women for war work. It explores intersections between rape as a weapon of war with other forms of gendered violence through the testimonies of activist women in the diaspora, arguing that transnational actors positioned themselves as ‘fighters’ through and in response to widespread sexual violence in the region. It explores the extent to which Tigrayan women identified with the collective threat of sexual assault, challenging existing frameworks of gendered conflict participation by paying greater attention to the emotional experience of war for militarised actors beyond the physical conflict zone.« (Source: Matrix)

Contents:

	Abstract (p. 32)
	Résumé (p. 32)
	Introduction (p. 33)
	Weaponised Sexual Violence in Tigray (p. 35)
	Mobilising Tigrayan Diasporic Women for War Work (p. 37)
	Activist Women of the Tigray War (p. 43)
		Laila’s story (p. 43)
		Maria’s Story (p. 44)
		Harinet’s Story (p. 46)
		Nayna’s Story (p. 48)
		Saba’s Story (p. 50)
		Mel’s Story (p. 51)
	Conclusions and Reflections: Sexual Violence in Post-War Tigray (p. 53)
	About the Author (p. 55)
	Abbreviations (p. 55)
	Bibliography (p. 55)
		Interviews (p. 55)
		Non-governmental organisation reports (p. 55)
		Secondary literature (p. 56)

Wikipedia: History of Africa: History of Ethiopia / History of Ethiopia (1974–present) | Sex and the law: Rape / Wartime sexual violence | War: Tigray War / Sexual violence in the Tigray War