How do conflict and violence continue to shape individuals and societies long after the immediate crisis has passed? This interdisciplinary event brings together Diego Alburez-Gutierrez (MPIDR), Macartan Humphreys (WZB), and Ulrike Kluge (Charité Universitätsmedizin) to explore the lasting consequences of trauma from psychological, demographic, and political perspectives. The discussion will highlight how different disciplines can

Across Africa, shifts in the legal status of polygyny – from prohibition to liberalization – are transforming the institutional landscape of marriage. Yet, the effects of these legal reforms and their implications for women’s outcomes remain poorly understood. Drawing on Demographic and Health Surveys and employing event-study designs, this talk examines the consequences of recent legislative