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Gendered Vulnerabilities To Small Arms In South Central Somalia, Abigail Jones, Nicola Sandhu, Lucas Musetti
Gendered Vulnerabilities To Small Arms In South Central Somalia, Abigail Jones, Nicola Sandhu, Lucas Musetti
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Somalia is a very young nation demographically; estimates place half the population under the age of 14 and less than five percent over the age of 60. A large portion of the population grew up during incredible civil instability and violence, making exposure to armed violence an ever-present prospect. Further, the presence of more than one million displaced persons and refugees exacerbates the difficulties of protecting vulnerable groups from violence.
Unmas And Gender Mainstreaming In Mine Action, Aaron J. Buckley, Akiko Ikeda
Unmas And Gender Mainstreaming In Mine Action, Aaron J. Buckley, Akiko Ikeda
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In order to further the development of proper protection from and response to landmines and explosive remnants of war in conflict and post-conflict countries, the United Nations Mine Action Service and the International Mine Action Standards Review Board are taking the necessary steps to ensure gender perspectives become an integral part of national mine-action plans. This article briefly describes the evolution of gender mainstreaming in mine action and how UNMAS has addressed the issue.
The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 13.2 (2009), Cisr Journal
The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 13.2 (2009), Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Annual Issue: Land Cancellation and Release
Gender And Land Release: The Responsibility Of The Mine-Action Community, Marie Nilsson, Virginie Rozes, Juliane Garcia
Gender And Land Release: The Responsibility Of The Mine-Action Community, Marie Nilsson, Virginie Rozes, Juliane Garcia
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In many countries, men are considered the sole landowners, leaving women with few property rights. Yet women are disproportionately affected when men are killed or injured by landmines, as they can be left with few resources after such tragedies.
Swiss Campaign To Ban Landmines: Gender And Mine Action Programme, Cisr Journal
Swiss Campaign To Ban Landmines: Gender And Mine Action Programme, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines’ Gender and Mine Action Programme has worked to create a resource where mine-action organizations can find information and support for their endeavors to mainstream gender considerations in mine action. In this pursuit, the Swiss Campaign has created a gender portal and conducted a global research study.
Gender Issue: An Example From Lao Pdr, Jo Durham
Gender Issue: An Example From Lao Pdr, Jo Durham
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article begins with a brief overview of the literature that helped frame a gender assessment MAG undertook and put gender into perspective within the broader development discourse, helping to identify where there are important linkages between gender and mine action. Following this summary, which highlights the centrality of gender in poverty-eradication efforts, an overview of the assessment (including methods and key findings) is provided
Gendered Structures Of Mine Action, Marie Nilsson, Virginie Rozes
Gendered Structures Of Mine Action, Marie Nilsson, Virginie Rozes
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
To examine the relevance of gender in the mine-action sector, the Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines conducted a global survey and in-depth interviews. The author presents the findings of this research and its implications.
Dpko Practices In Gender Mainstreaming, Cisr Journal
Dpko Practices In Gender Mainstreaming, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Following the adoption in 2000 of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations of the United Nations Secretariat began mainstreaming gender perspectives into all of their peacekeeping operations. Within DPKO, the United Nations Mine Action Service maintains its own guidelines to help U.N. personnel mainstream gender considerations into all mine-action programs.
Gender Stigma And Erw Injuries, Cisr Journal
Gender Stigma And Erw Injuries, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although men account for a greater number of unexploded ordnance- and landmine-related casualties, explosive remnants of war accidents carry a distinct set of grim implications for women in many cultures. This article examines the specific social and economic repercussions for women in mine-contaminated regions and discusses some of the efforts to alleviate them.
Reaching The Right People: Gender And Mine Action, Melissa Sabatier, Reuben Mccarthy
Reaching The Right People: Gender And Mine Action, Melissa Sabatier, Reuben Mccarthy
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Statistics suggest that males suffer anywhere between 75 and 95 percentof all mine- and unexploded ordnance-related accidents; however, mines and UXO also have a negative effect on community development, which directly affects female populations. As a result, governmental and nongovernmental organizations are increasing the involvement of women in mine-clearance practices as well as mine-risk education programs. More specifically, countries are beginning to understand the value and importance of “gender mainstreaming” in mine-action processes.
Gender In The Mine-Action Community, Cisr Journal
Gender In The Mine-Action Community, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Comparing the perspectives of multiple gender specialists and detailing real-world examples, this article provides a multi-faceted look at gender mainstreaming in the mine-action community. The authors analyze four of the five mine-action pillars: clearance, mine-risk education, victim assistance and advocacy.