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Emeka Njoku

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Emeka Njoku

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1473-1571

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Critical security studies, Terrorism and counter-terrorism, Nonprofit organisations, conflict-related gender/sexual violence, State-civil society relations, peacebuilding

20112026

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Dr Emeka Thaddues Njoku, a political scientist trained in Nigeria, is currently an Assistant Professor of Global Security and Society, at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Emeka is an expert on international security, governance and social justice, particularly the impact of (counter-) terrorism on Society—civil Society, gender and sexual minorities— His research works have appeared in leading academic journals such as International Affairs, International Studies Perspectives, Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations, Development Policy,  African Studies Review, Critical Studies on Terrorism, Review, Field Methods and an edited book volume published by Manchester University Press.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Society Organisations and Counter-Terrorism in North-eastern Nigeria, University of Ibadan

Award Date: 27 Mar 2019

Master of Science, Terrorism and the United Nations System, University of Ibadan

Award Date: 27 Sept 2010

Bachelor of Science, Enugu State University of Science and Technology

Award Date: 15 Dec 2005

Keywords

  • JA Political science (General)
  • International development and security
  • Terrorism and counter-terrorism
  • civil society organisations
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • international security

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  5. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  6. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  7. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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