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IANSA 2011 Publication:
Given the ongoing questions and challenges to women’s participation in peace and security, this publication aims to show why it is important to include women in small arms control and disarmament initiatives by consolidating information and opinions from experts on gender and security issues.
It is based on interviews with 17 practitioners from around the world as
well as a review of relevant materials and documents. The publication
includes sections on: Recognising existing engagement and leadership; Taking
into account the various roles promoting gun violence/undermining peace and
security; Better understanding the problem; Making programmes more effective;
Democratising peace and security; Challenges; and Areas for action.