There is not a single country in the world that is free from violence against women, which affects millions of women globally within their own homes, streets and communities. Women and men experience situations of both peace and conflict differently, and have different vulnerabilities, needs and coping mechanisms with respect to their security. In addition, situations of armed conflict and transitions can place gender roles and relations into question as both women and men adapt their behaviours and change their perceptions.

The vision UN-INSTRAW’s Gender, Peace and Security Programme is to promote gender equality and women’s full and equal participation in the realms of peacekeeping, peace processes, post-conflict reconstruction and the reform of security institutions.


In line with UN-INSTRAW’s institutional objectives, the programme promotes applied research, facilitates knowledge management, and supports capacity-building in order to promote an inclusive peace and human security for women and men, girls and boys, around the world.

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