The convergence and divergence of three pillars of influence in gender and security

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Olonisakin, Funmi
Hendricks, Cheryl
Okech, Awino

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Routledge

Abstract

This article explores the convergence between three pillars of influence – feminist security studies, civil society activism and policy decision-making – and its role in the adoption and implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. It argues that these three pillars, individually and collectively, have made important contributions to the debate and action on the gender and security agenda, but that they remain organically disconnected. Their convergence has the potential to achieve path-breaking results in the sphere of gender and security, whilst their divergence makes transformation unattainable. We show the disconnect in the application of UNSCR 1325 in Africa and argue that this is partly the reason why, despite enormous efforts, the gains realised in terms of gender equality in the peace and security arena have been negligible.

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Gender, Feminist security analysis, Civil society activism, Policy decision-making, United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR)

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Funmi Olonisakin, Cheryl Hendricks & Awino Okech (2015) The convergence and divergence of three pillars of influence in gender and security, African Security Review, 24:4, 376-389, DOI:10.1080/10246029.2015.1090126.