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Research Portfolio
Kia Taryn Howson


Beyond the Two-Child Limit: Why the UK must invest in every child
A Response to the UN CESCR ’s Report on Child Poverty in the UK " In low- and middle-income countries, there is an urgent need to ensure...

Kia Taryn
6 min read
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Three reasons community-based targeting is a threat to social stability
The number of conflict-affected countries has more than doubled in the last the last decade. [1] Many low- and middle- income countries...

Kia Taryn
6 min read
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Decolonising Feminism: Challenging the Girl Boss Narrative
As a young woman, I was captivated by the allure of being a #GirlBoss. It seemed like the epitome of feminist success – breaking through...

Kia Taryn
4 min read
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Social protection is crucial for climate change adaptation and mitigation among rural poor
A new scoping review by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reveals that well-designed social protection...

Kia Taryn
4 min read
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'The Poor Doesn't Exist!'
Contrary to what the title might suggest, this article does not seek to question the existence of poverty. Instead, its purpose is to...

Kia Taryn
7 min read
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Jinnah, Islam and Pakistan’s National Identity
Throughout its relatively brief history, Pakistan has faced the intense struggle of unifying a large and diverse civilian population...

Kia Taryn
8 min read
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When, if At All, Should the State be Prepared to Talk to Terrorists?
There is not a more appropriate time to consider talking to terrorists. In 2020 alone, 13 826 deaths occurred because of terrorism. So,...

Kia Taryn
12 min read
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We Need to Talk About Brexit
Brexit has been presented as an opportunity for Britain to redefine and forge a new role in the world. Encapsulated by its mantra of...

Kia Taryn
3 min read
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Liberation without Freedom: The Complexities of PTSD for Yazidi Women in Post-Conflict Iraq
Mental health is recognised as a significant challenge for both the individual and collective post-conflict community. Both men and women...

Kia Taryn
5 min read
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The Overall Effectiveness of Hezbollah’s Strategy to Liberate Southern Lebanon between 1985 and 2000
In 1985, Hezbollah formally declared its existence and established its objectives through its manifesto, titled an “Open Letter”....

Kia Taryn
11 min read
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