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Security Sector Reform (SSR) is increasingly prioritized by governments and on the agenda of international development, peace and security communities. SSR opens a window of possibility to transform security policies, institutions and programmes, which creates opportunities for the integration of gender issues.
The integration of gender issues is being recognised as a key to operational effectiveness, local ownership and strengthening oversight. For example, increasing the recruitment of female staff, preventing human rights violations, and collaborating with women's organisations contribute to creating an an efficient accountable and participatory security sector, which responds to the specific needs of men, women, girls and boys.
Despite the recognition of the importance of integrating gender issues in SSR, there has been a lack of resources on the topic. This toolkit is an initial response to the need for information and analysis on gender and SSR, It is designed to provide policy makers and practicioners with a practical introduction to why gender issues are important in SSR and what can be done to integrate them.
The Toolkit contains the following 12 tools on specific areas of security sector reform:
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Authors: Toiko Tőnisson Kleppe
Bibliographic Details: DCAF, OSCE/ODIHR, UN-INSTRAW, 2008.
ISBN: 978-92-9222-074-7
Series: The Gender and Security Sector Reform Toolkit
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Tool 12 on Gender Training for Security Sector Personnel is a practical guide for preparing, implementing and evaluating gender training for security sector personnel. It includes a short description of the importance of gender training and focuses on providing practical tips and examples of good practices that can help to guide future training. The tool is designed for the staff of security sector institutions, international and regional organisations, and civil society organisations that plan, conduct or evaluate gender training for security sector personnel.
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Authors: Nicola Popovic
Bibliographic Details: DCAF, OSCE/ODIHR, UN-INSTRAW, 2008.
ISBN: 978-92-9222-074-7
Series: The Gender and Security Sector Reform Toolkit
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Tool 11 on Security Sector Reform Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation and Gender explores two dimensions of gender-responsive assessments, monitoring and evaluation. First, the tool looks at existing SSR assessment frameworks, monitoring and evaluation strategies, and how to include a gender perspective in the different tools and approaches. Second, the tool discusses gender mainstreaming initiatives in security sector institutions, including how to conduct a gender audit and M&E of gender mainstreaming. This tool includes:
- An introduction to assessment, monitoring and evaluation
- The rationale behind the inclusion of gender issues and ways in which this can strengthen and enhance assessment, M&E
- Entry points for incorporating gender into SSR assessment, M&E
- How to conduct gender audits of security sector institutions, as well as monitor and evaluate the impact of gender mainstreaming initiatives
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Authors: Sabrina Schulz and Christina Yeung
Bibliographic Details: DCAF, OSCE/ODIHR, UN-INSTRAW, 2008.
ISBN: 978-92-9222-074-7
Series: The Gender and Security Sector Reform Toolkit
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| Tool 10 on Private Military and Security Companies and Gender addresses the gender aspects and challenges of a relatively new phenomenon: the privatisation of security on a global scale. The tool explains why gender is important and how gender initiatives can be developed and implemented in operations involving Private Security Companies and Private Military Companies. The tool provides a background for understanding the new challenges and opportunities that have arisen for the integration of gender and makes practical suggestions for addressing them.
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Authors: Karen Barnes and Peter Albrecht
Bibliographic Details: 2008
ISBN: 978-92-9222-074-7
Series: The Gender and Security Sector Reform Toolkit
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Tool 9 on Civil Society Oversight of the Security Sector and Gender provides an introduction to the importance of integrating gender issues into civil society oversight of the security sector, including practical examples and recommendations. This tool includes:
- A description of the role of civil society in oversight mechanisms
- The rationale behind the inclusion of gender issues and ways in which this can strengthen and enhance oversight
- Entry points for incorporating gender into different aspects of civil society oversight, including practical tips and examples
- An overview of integrating gender into civil society oversight in post-conflict, transitional, developing and developed countries
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