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SecurityWomen aims to highlight news items, academic papers, publications and reports on the subject of Women Peace and Security, and to monitor progress in the development of gender equality in security institutions, in particular, the increase of women in decision-making positions and advances towards a 50:50 gender balance.

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October 28, 2024

Breaking the combat glass ceiling: Kenya's all-women Haiti mission marks historic shift in security sector

Kenya's all-women peacekeeping mission to Haiti marks a historic advance for gender equality in the security sector, showcasing women's critical role in global peace efforts.

October 17, 2024

Mary Catherine Demontato, UN Police In South Sudan: “When You Empower A Woman, You Build A Nation.”

Mary Catherine Demontano, a UN Police officer in Aweil, South Sudan, champions women's empowerment as essential for nation-building and peacekeeping.

October 16, 2024

How the Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers is helping the UN support women peacekeepers

The Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers seeks to enhance female representation in UN peacekeeping missions and create a supportive community for women

October 14, 2024

UK releases Report of the Royal Navy Non-Statutory Investigation into Allegations of Misconduct and Inappropriate Behaviour within the Submarine Service

The Royal Navy's non-statutory investigation reveals significant misconduct and inappropriate behavior within the Submarine Service, addressing critical issues of misogyny and bullying that have persisted over several years.

October 7, 2024

Review of Latest Research in Women, Peace & Security. Second Quarter 2024, April - September

SecurityWomen reviews the latest quarter of research and new publications related to women in the security sector. Second Quarter 2024.

September 30, 2024

A US National Movement to Advance Women in Policing - Why It Could Result in Safer Communities

Research indicates that female officers tend to use less aggressive tactics, excel in de-escalating conflicts, and are often viewed as more approachable by community members.

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NATO under the spotlight

September 3, 2024

SecurityWomen has been asked a series of questions about NATO and here are our responses...

Rebecca Manson

Breaking Barriers: The Evolution and Challenges of Italian Women in the Security Sector

July 25, 2024

The role of women in Italy's security sector has evolved significantly over the past century. Historically, Italian society was deeply rooted in traditional gender roles. The socio-political landscape started changing after the end of World War II as women increasingly entered the workforce and demanded equal rights, which began to challenge and dismantle long standing patriarchal structures.

Asia Donati

CSW68: Key Lessons from SecurityWomen Engagements toward Advancing Gender Perspectives in Security Sector Transformation

June 8, 2024

The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) took place from 11-22 March 2024, with the theme, “accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.” Therefore, the overarching ambition of this year’s CSW68 was to harness the enormous potential of multilateralism, where civil societies form a vital partner with States to redefine global governance.

Augustine Aboh

Women in Security – the Czech Republic

May 15, 2024

The Czech Republic is a small country of 10 million people located in the centre of Europe. Following the fall of communism and the breakup with Slovakia, Czechia became a member of NATO and the EU.

Štěpánka Šťastníková

Assessing the UK's Commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda

May 7, 2024

A meeting was held on 26th March 2024 in the House of Lords, assessing the UK's Commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda, with emphasis on the progress of the 5th National Action Plan (NAP).

Natasha Chavez

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