While it is true that women make up of the majority of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) victims, the widely accepted definition is narrow and often excludes other types of gender-based violence.
Tag: women peace and security
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There has been an increase in UN agency discourse on gender, conflict, and climate. However, these concepts are still treated as discreet phenomenon in practice.
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Less discussed in WPS is the connection between the economic empowerment of women and security.
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Twenty years after UN Security Council resolution 1325, it is time for a truly inclusive WPS agenda.
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Taboos and stigmas continue to form key barriers to achieve equal opportunity in UN peace operations.
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The existence of the YPS agenda is, in part, a legacy of the WPS agenda.
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Dr. Enloe talks about the state of the WPS agenda, how to ensure it is not overly-simplified and narrowed, and how its advocates can continue to remain hopeful and curious feminists.
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The 20th anniversary of resolution1325 is not just a moment to reflect on the past, but represents an opportunity to look toward the future.
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A recent Security Council resolution is historic for the UN, peacekeeping, and women peacekeepers in several ways.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened and magnified issues the women, peace, and security agenda seeks to address.
