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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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