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Gender, Peace and Security: What’s Next?
Julie L. Arostegui, J.D.
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What is Conflict?
Rise in intra-state violent conflict over:
• Ethnic and religious identities
• Control of natural resources
• Economic and political power
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What is Conflict?
Systematic acts of violence against civilian populations
• 90% of casualties of war are civilians
• 70% women and children
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What is Conflict?
New tactics of war
• Sexual violence
• Abduction for fighting
• Abduction for sexual slavery
• Forced displacement
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What is Security?
Human Security: Freedom from fear and freedom from want
• Job security
• Income security
• Food security
• Health security
• Personal security
• Environmental security
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Security and Development
Effective security means establishing safe and secure environments conducive to: • Economic development • Education • Healthcare • Growth of vibrant civil society
THESE GOALS CAN ONLY BE MET IF WOMEN ARE EQUALLY INVOLVED AS MEN IN SHAPING POLICIES AND PROGRAMS.
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Inclusive Security
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Why Including Women Matters
• Bringing to the table all voices that can help us find real pathways to security and sustainable peace.
• Women as agents of change, not just victims
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Women Are a Powerful Force for
Peace
• Conflict prevention
• Building bridges
• Understanding community needs
• Combating extremism
• Increase operational effectiveness
of police and military forces
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UN Security Council Resolution 1325
To increase the role of women in conflict prevention, conflict management and post-
conflict reconstruction and promote inclusive development, peace and security
PARTICIPATION PROTECTION PREVENTION GENDER MAINSTREAMING
Calls on All Parties at All Times to Respect International Law
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U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace and
Security
National Integration and Institutionalization
of a Gender Responsive Approach
Access to Relief and Recovery
Protection from Violence
Participation in Peace Processes and
Decision-Making
Conflict Prevention
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Women, Peace, and Security Act
• Ensure reporting on government implementation efforts. • Encourage the U.S. to identify and support women mediators and negotiators. • Institute comprehensive training modules for all relevant diplomatic, defense and development personnel on the protection, rights, and specific needs of women in conflict; and on the prevention of violence against women and girls. • Require U.S. government agencies to monitor and evaluate the impact of U.S. foreign assistance on women’s meaningful inclusion and participation and revise approaches to ensure improved outcomes.
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What You Can Do
RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT GROUPS ON THE GROUND
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What You Can Do
• Promoting alternatives to militarism
• Advocating for an economy that is citizen-centered
• Advocating for the environment
• Preventing violence against women
• Increasing women’s political leadership
• Advocating for implementation of the US National Action Plan
• Advocating for US leadership at the UN
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What You Can Do
• Hold Government Accountable and Influence Members of Congress
– Participating in action alerts
– Meetings
– Media: Op-Ed, LTEs, etc.
www.wand.org
http://www.wandactioncenter.org/
• Work with local lawmakers
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What You Can Do
Educate your communities and enlist more champions
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Resources
• Women in International Security (WIIS)
• Institute for Inclusive Security
• PeaceWomen
• International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN)
• Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND)
• Women’s Regional Network (WRN)
• U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security
• NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security
• Promundo
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International Human Rights, Gender and Security Advisor
JLA Consulting LLC
On LinkedIn
Twitter @JulieLArostegui
Julie L. Arostegui, J.D.