Gender-Sensitive Approaches in Confidence- and Security-Building Measures
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https://doi.org/10.46991/JOPS/2022.1.3.051Keywords:
Gender-sensitive approach, confidence, security, Europe, OSCE, women’s military service, security sector, peaceAbstract
The paper examines the existing issues and proposes new outlook on the solutions for incorporating gender-sensitive approaches in the sphere of arms control and confidence- and security-building measures in Europe (CSBMs). Based on a thorough consideration of the current practices and relevant documentation, the notion of gender-positive approach is introduced, while a set of particular measures for improving gender mainstreaming in the security sector is suggested. To assess adequately the degree of streamlining the OSCE’s gender-related principles at local level and underline the existing gaps between theory and practice, short interviews were conducted with former and current female officers and specialists, engaged in human rights promotion in the defence and security structures. The paper concludes with the diagram offering interconnected steps to the efficient engagement of women in CSBMs.
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