Women In Peacekeeping And Conflict Resolution

Agents of Change in Fragile Contexts

What you'll learn
Understand the key frameworks and historical context surrounding women’s roles in peacekeeping and conflict resolution, including UN SCR 1325
Analyze the challenges women face in peacekeeping missions and the post-conflict environments they operate in.
Evaluate successful case studies and identify strategies that empowered women in peacebuilding efforts.
Develop actionable strategies for improving the integration of women in peacekeeping operations, from recruitment to leadership positions.

Requirements
No specific prior knowledge of peacekeeping is required, though familiarity with international organizations such as the UN or regional peacekeeping bodies will be beneficial.
Have a basic understanding of international relations, peacekeeping operations, or conflict resolution.
Be interested in practical solutions and strategies to improve the role of women in peace operations.
Be open to exploring gender dynamics in conflict and peacebuilding contexts.

Description
Women play a crucial role in peacekeeping and conflict resolution, yet their contributions have often been overlooked or underutilized. This course explores the evolution of women’s roles in peace support operations, from traditional auxiliary functions to leadership positions in modern multidimensional peacekeeping missions. It examines the challenges women face in these environments, including barriers to participation, gender-based violence, and institutional biases, while highlighting their successes in peacebuilding, reconciliation, and governance.Through real-world case studies from Sierra Leone, Liberia, Rwanda, and the Central African Republic, this course provides an in-depth analysis of how women contribute to conflict resolution, post-conflict recovery, and sustainable peace. It also explores key international frameworks such as UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, which advocate for gender-inclusive peacekeeping strategies.This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to promote gender equality in peace operations and to develop actionable strategies for empowering women in conflict and post-conflict settings.What You Will LearnBy the end of this course, you will: Understand the historical evolution of women’s roles in peacekeeping and conflict resolution.Analyze key international frameworks such as UNSCR 1325 and their impact on gender-inclusive peace operations.Examine real-world case studies where women have played pivotal roles in peacebuilding, security, and governance.Identify barriers to women’s participation in peacekeeping and strategies to overcome them.Explore the impact of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in conflict settings and how peacekeeping missions address these issues.Develop practical recommendations for improving gender equality in peace support operations.

Peacekeepers and military professionals who want to understand the role of women in peace operations.,Policymakers who wish to create or enhance gender-inclusive peacekeeping frameworks.,Academics and researchers studying gender, conflict resolution, or international relations.,NGO workers and advocates focused on women’s rights, gender equality, and post-conflict recovery.,Anyone interested in gender equality and international peace efforts.