Women, Peace & Security: The Long Road to Gender Justice
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine. Although preparations for this edition of “Ethics and Armed Forces” had already reached an advanced stage, the question arose of whether the “war in Europe” might not be a more pressing topic. An understandable, but also treacherous urge, given that gender issues often take second place to supposedly “hard” security questions.
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Dare More Ethics in International Politics! The Global "Women, Peace and Security" Agenda
Manuela Scheuermann
Particularly in difficult geopolitical times, the WPS agenda must be consistently developed
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There is still a Choice: Understanding Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Eunice Otuko Apio
Systematic sexual assaults corrode social structures
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Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and International Criminal Justice: Challenges and Opportunities in the Fight against Impunity
Kai Ambos & Susann Aboueldahab
Consistent law enforcement requires more than progressive legal standards
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Forgotten: Children Born of War
Sabine Lee & Heide Glaesmer
Children fathered by foreign soldiers often remain in the shadows for decades
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"Women and girls are often excluded from the design and the rationale behind humanitarian work"
Isadora Quay
Gender-sensitive assistance is logical and fair
Interview
More Women to the Negotiating Table: Meaningful Participation and National Action Plans
Maureen Macoun
Promoting participation needs political and financial commitment instead of stereotypes
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Gender Diversity & Inclusion in Armed Forces - Ethical Perspectives on Operational Effectiveness
Andrea Ellner
For a successful mission, armed forces need veritable inclusion
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More Gender Perspective, Please!
For a Bold Implementation – Women, Peace and Security in the German Defense Ministry and Armed Forces
Nicola Habersetzer and Inger-Luise Heilmann
Ministry and Army could better embed the WPS agenda
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"Every member of the military should have an understanding of gender"
Major Isabel Borkstett
Gender issues affect all core tasks of NATO as a security alliance
Interview