SGTM 17 - Gender Equality in Peacekeeping

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SGTM 17 Gender Equality in Peacekeeping
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• Impact of conflict on women and men
• Women and men building peace
• Gender equality, culture and human rights
• How peacekeepers can promote gender equality

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Different impacts of

• Upheaval
• Displacement
• Forced recruitment
• Abduction
• Sexual abuse

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During conflict

• Collapse of law and order
• Absence of cultural, traditional restraints
• Differing security concerns

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Volatile post-conflict situations

• Collapse of services, infrastructure
• Fewer economic opportunities
• More crime and violence

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• Needs of female ex-combatants
• Wives and dependants of combatants
• Successful DDR should meet the needs of all

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Women as

• Heads of households
• Combatants and leaders
• Equal to men

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Photo World Vision Australia

• Photo Jesuit Refugee Service

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• Conflict brings about social change
• Both women and men playkey roles in peace
• Building peace requires participation of men and
  women

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• Sex is
• Biologically determined
• Determined by birth
• Universal
• Unchanging
• Gender is
• Socially determined
• Determined by culture
• Culture specific
• Changes over time

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• Culture changes over time
• Universally accepted human rights standards
• Peacekeeper must promote human rights
• Respect and trust contribute to security

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• Observe carefully!
• Investigate properly!
• Report accurately!
• Behave respectfully!

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• Conflict impacts differently on women and men
• Women and men build peace together
• Promoting gender equality is a human rights issue
  and essential for effective peacekeeping