Women, Peace and Security in a Military Context

The 21st Century has seen civilians constitute the majority of post- conflict casualties with women and girls often being deliberately targeted during conflict. While men, women, girls and boys all experience conflict and disaster uniquely, women and children are the disproportionately affected groups.

There now exists a strong evidence base that women’s meaningful participation in peace and security processes is core to military operational effectiveness – and yet their voices go unheard. By including this 50% of the population, we can strengthen the protection efforts of peacekeepers, improve prevention of radicalisation, accelerate economic recovery and aid the conclusion and implementation of more sustainable peace building agreements.

By including this 50% of the population, we can strengthen the protection efforts of peacekeepers, improve prevention of radicalisation, accelerate economic recovery and aid the conclusion and implementation of more sustainable peace building agreements.