Aili Tripp

Doing a book launch on May 4 at 2 pm in Kampala at Makerere University.

.@ailitripp, @plume_awanesque and Maina Yahi explore grassroots women’s peacebuilding work in Mali and Nigeria in the face of failed formal peace efforts. doi.org/10.1093/isagsq…

#OpenAccess from @PoliticsGenderJ - The Changing Subfield of Comparative Politics and the Journal of Politics & Gender - cup.org/49D9PfA - @ailitripp #FirstView

Gisèle Pelicot walking to take the stand today, her strength echoing in every step: “It’s not for us to have shame, it’s for them,” she told the court. "I want all women who have been raped to say: Madame Pelicot did it, I can too. I don't want them to be ashamed any longer,"

Holy cow. This is University of Wisconsin, Madison, where hundreds of young people are marching to polls with Yung Gravy, a hugely popular rapper among young people. This is huge. Gen Z are alright & turning out like never before. Amazing.

Authors identify techniques ranging from electoral manipulation @MarwaShalaby12 @AlexDBlackman political repression @MadawiDr @MonaTajali @SummerForeste @MEPIDirector to state cooptation @yureenoh @HindAhmedZ82782 & deliberate openings and closures @ailitripp, @C_Barns

@jlpetersen @la_Biennale Thanks! Yes that was exciting. You have sharp eyes

Happy publication date to Scott Straus, @ailitripp, and all the contributors to The State, Ethnicity, and Gender in Africa: Intellectual Legacies of Crawford Young! Learn more about this new book: uwpress.wisc.edu/books/6129.htm

@asiimwe4justice I have written about her, but I had no idea she was still alive. How exciting!

Today was an exciting day as we drove approximately 220 kilometers to interview Canon Janet Wesonga, one of Africa's firsts. In 1967, she became the first woman to hold the post of Mayor of Mbale, a remarkable achievement that she humbly did not mention herself. Instead, she spoke about her work in the Mother's Union, being the wife of a Bishop, and now advising on many matters. Janet is also a canon in the Church of Uganda, although she is no longer as actively involved in church matters given her advanced age. At nearly 96 years old (her birthday is at the end of April), Canon Janet still remembers driving around in her Volkswagen as she did her work. At the time, not many women drove, and she was a marvel. People would literally line the roads to stare at her as she drove. As the only female mayor at the time, she led 24 men, but she led well because she was respected, and people were civil in affairs of the district, were hardworking, and collegial. While Canon Janet is happy that more women now occupy leadership positions, she reminds us not to take this for granted and to continue to make a difference for the community. We are excited to share more of her story and wisdom on the upcoming Foot Prints podcast airing this April. Foot Prints is a product of the Mopane Leadership program of @CivsourceAfrica. If you're interested in hearing more about Canon Janet's journey and insights, make sure to tune in! (Photos: @ZaharabdulFoto Video: @TwikirizeRonald)

📢New #PAG20 Critical Perspectives📢 In "How African Autocracies Instrumentalize Women Leaders" @ailitripp examines how women's leadership is used to gain and maintain legitimacy in African autocracies cambridge.org/core/journals/…

No longer silenced. “Women & Peacebuilding in Africa” amplifies the stories of women on the frontlines who have played a significant role in fostering hope and peace in Africa. boybrew.co/49RVPxp @ailitripp @LivNnessen #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensRights #AfricanStudies

Hard not to tear up listening to this today. Hits especially hard in Russian.

Happy birthday Princess Elizabeth of Tooro! You continue to inspire!

My recent article with Logos Journal: Political Violence Against Women: A Form Of Misogyny? logosjournal.com/article/politi…

My obituary of Cecilia Ogwal theconversation.com/cecilia-atim-o…

REMINDER: ECPG Paper Proposal Deadline is December 7th. ecpr.eu/Events/Event/C…

We're pleased to announce the launch of a new book series, Women and Gender in Africa, edited by Jacqueline-Bethel Mougoué and Aili Mari Tripp! Learn more: tinyurl.com/yc3cddaj If you're at #ASA2023 and want to learn more, @MacBrien and the series editors would love to chat!