Security Sector Reform and Gender

Download Complete Tool with Practice Note This tool is designed to provide a basic introduction to SSR and gender issues for the staff of national governments (including in donor countries), security sector institutions, and regional and international organisations, responsible for the development of SSR policy and programming. Civil society organisations, academics and researchers working on gender and security matters will also find it useful. The tool includes: An introduction to SSR and gender The rationale for why integrating gender issues strengthens SSR processes Practical ways of integrating gender into SSR policy and programme cycles An overview of specific gender and SSR issues in post-conflict, transitional, developing and developed country contexts