Women's groups in Thailand's deep south provinces have never been included in peace talks, despite being affected by the conflict, directly and indirectly. Decades of armed conflict and insurgency still plague the lives of people in Thailand's southernmost regions. Various attempts at peace talks over the years have all failed. However, one positive development was [.] The post Is there a chance for peace in Thailand's deep south? Yes, if women are involved appeared first on 360.
Women face specific and systematic gender-based issues in conflict situations. The challenge is how to empower more women in the peacebuilding process. More and more women are taking up combat roles on the front line, playing a key role a year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But this hasn't always been the case. All [.] The post Women on the frontline of peace appeared first on 360.
Researchers in Thailand and the UK have developed a shellac-based coating to improve the gas barrier properties of pulp materials, paving the way for more sustainable food packaging.
A new coating has been made of eco-friendly, renewable, and biodegradable materials to enhance pulp’s barrier properties and surface resistance while maintaining its sustainability.