GAINING MOMENTUM
Examining the evolution of gender-related initiatives in the context of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), from disconnected agendas in the 2000s to converging agendas in the 2010s. The presentation discusses the impact of gender-based violence and the role of women in SALW control efforts, highlighting increased commitments and the importance of integrating gender perspectives for more effective outcomes.
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GAINING MOMENTUM AN OVERVIEW OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS RELATED TO GENDER AND SALW 10th REGIONAL MEETING OF SALW COMMISSIONS, Budva, 26-27 November 2018 Dragan Bo ani Gender and Research Project Officer
STUCTURE OF PRESENTATION Background: UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, UN PoA on SALW Shift in paradigm: Converging gender equality and SALW control agendas Gaining momentum: Increased commitments to address gender aspects of SALW (Agenda for Disarmament, UN PoA Third Review Conference, EU Strategy)
2000S -GENDER AND SALW: DISCONNECTED AGENDAS UN PoA (2001) silent on gender. 6. Gravely concerned about its ( illicit trade in SALW) devastating consequences on children, many of whom are victims of armed conflict or are forced to become child soldiers, as well as the negative impact on women and the elderly, and in this context, taking into account the special session of the United Nations General Assembly on children, UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (2000) underlines adverse effects of armed conflict on women, but makes no reference to small arms
2010S -GENDER AND SALW : CONVERGING AGENDAS* UNSCR 2106 (2013), 2122 (2013), 2242 (2015) make explicit references to small arms, ATT and call for the participation of women in SALW control ARMS TRADE TREATY (2013) makes it mandatory for states parties to take into account the risk of serious acts of gender-based violence or serious acts of violence against women and children in their risk assessment processes for transferring conventional weapons, ammunition, parts, or components (article 7(4)) * Bastick and Valasek, 2014
GAINING MOMENTUM UN Secretary General report on small arms to the Security Council, (S/2017/1025) Small arms continued to facilitate a vast spectrum of acts that constitute human rights violations, including killing and maiming, rape and other forms of sexual and gender- based violence, enforced disappearance, torture and the forced recruitment of children; Recognizing and integrating gender as a factor in all cycles of small arms control enables the creation of more targeted measures focusing on, for example, the negative impact of small arms on the rights of women or methods that address masculinity and the need for power projection of young men. Given the highly gendered nature of the topic, mainstreaming gender into small arms control efforts ensures more effective outcomes; Reference to work undertaken in South East Europe UNSG report A/73/115 , UN General Assembly /RES/71/56 Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control
SECURING OUR COMMON FUTURE, AN AGENDA FOR DISARMAMENT Launched by the Secretary General in May 2018, The Agenda focuses on three priorities weapons of mass destruction (save humanity), conventional weapons (save lives), and new battlefield technologies (disarmament for future generations), Recognizes multiple linkages between gender and SALW making a strong case for mainstreaming gender in SALW control, Links between SDG 5.2 and SDG 16.4 All States should also incorporate gender perspectives in the development of national legislation and policies on disarmament and arms control, including consideration of the gendered aspects of ownership, use and misuse of arms; the differentiated impacts of weapons on women and men; and the ways in which gender roles can shape arms control and disarmament policies and practices.
THE OUTCOME DOCUMENT OF THE THIRD REVIEW CONFERENCE OF UN POA (JUNE, 2018) Proposes a comprehensive set of measures to advance the gender perspective in SALW Control Exchange experiences, lessons learned and best practices on the mainstreaming of gender dimensions into SALW control policies and programmes; To take account of the differing impacts of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons on women, men, girls and boys in policies and programme To encourage the full participation of women in policymaking, planning and implementation processes related to the Programme of Action, such as national small arms commissions and programmes relating to community safety, violence reduction, SALW collection and destruction and conflict prevention and resolution To ensure coordination between national authorities responsible for the implementation of the Programme of Action and relevant ministries or other national authorities responsible for women s affairs or gender equality,
THE OUTCOME DOCUMENT OF THE THIRD REVIEW CONFERENCE OF UN POA (JUNE, 2018) To encourage mainstreaming gender considerations into small arms and light weapons policies and programmes, including in the areas of programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, taking into account, as appropriate, relevant guidelines and standards. To encourage the collection of data disaggregated by gender on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, including through national reports, and to increase understanding of the gender-specific impacts of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, in particular for the purpose of improving corresponding national policies and programmes.
EU STRATEGY AGAINST ILLICIT FIREARMS, SALW AND THEIR AMMUNITION Affirms that combatting the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is necessary for the achievement of many goals, including those relating to peace, justice and strong institutions, poverty reduction, economic growth, health, gender equality, and safe cities and communities. Incorporating gender and diversity aspects in SALW-control projects and actions guiding principle of the Strategy. The EU will systematically mainstream gender considerations in the design of new projects relating to the fight against gun violence and SALW control in general, and the sharing of good practices in this regard
OTHER INITIATIVES MOSAICS (ISACS) module 06.10 Women, men and the gendered nature of small arms and light weapons: Guiding principles for mainstreaming gender in small arms control NATO Guidelines for Gender Mainstreaming in SALW Projects (2017) - Provide guidance on how to take advantage of gender mainstreaming for improving SALW- related activities and the overall impact of security operations. A Call to Action On Gender and Small Arms Control - by Civil Society Organization
IMPLICATIONS FOR ONGOING EFFORTS IN SEE Gender mainstreaming increasingly accepted as standard for policy development and implementation Roadmap and Action Plans Chance to translate global commitments into to local context and concrete actions SEE source of good practices and innovative solutions
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN International annual campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 29 International Women Human Rights Defenders Day December 1 World AIDS Day December 5 International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development December 6 Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, December 10 International Human Rights Day and the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2018 theme: #HearMeToo
