1. © 2008 Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) 1 The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces Women as Actors of the Security Sector Karin Grimm - DCAF

2. © 2008 Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) 2 Objectives of SSR SSR “describes a process….[…] that has as its goal the enhancement of effective and accountable security for the State and its peoples without discrimination and with full respect for human rights and the rule of law. As the Security Council noted, security sector reform “should be a nationally owned process that is rooted in the particular needs and conditions of the country in question.” Securing peace and development: the role of the United Nations in supporting security sector reform. Report of the Secretary-General, United Nations, Jan 2008.

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5. 5 Gender and SSR Basics Why does paying attention to gender issues improve SSR? 1) Complying with international legal framework/mandates 2) Strengthens local ownership 3) Ensures effective service delivery through: Representative security sector institutions Effectively preventing and responding to gender-based violence Collaboration with women’s civil society organizations 4) Enhances oversight and accountability

6. © 2008 Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) 6 Gender and institutional reform Gender entry points:  Staffing (recruitment, retention and promotion)  Training  Operations  Legislation/Policy/Protocol  Institutional structure  Logistics/Infrastructure  Budget

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