Sexual
Harassment, Abuse and Exploitation in UN Missions. A Roadmap for the Global
South
This
in-depth report offers a critical and constructive analysis of the
institutional responses developed by the United Nations to prevent and address
sexual harassment (SH) and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in peacekeeping
operations. Drawing from official documentation, field assessments, and policy
evaluations, the publication explores key mechanisms and highlights persistent
gaps between the formal frameworks and their actual implementation on the
ground, especially in missions involving uniformed personnel
The
organizational culture in the military and the challenges of sexual harassment
and abuse
The
main mission of the Armed Forces is to defend the nation's sovereignty and
territorial integrity. In recent decades, in response to social and political
transformations, the armed forces have had to adapt to change and to new
operational contexts. The growing presence of women within the military ranks
is part of these ongoing transformation processes
A
Comparative Atlas of Defence in Latin America and Caribbean – 2024 Edition
The
Comparative Atlas of Defence in Latin America and the Caribbean – 2024 Edition
is a reference tool developed by RESDAL, offering a comprehensive and
up-to-date overview of defense policies across the region. This new edition includes a chapter dedicated to Women, Peace and Security,
which presents key information and preliminary findings from the current
project.
International
Seminar: Women in uniform and peace operations: advances and challenges in the
creation of safe and inclusive environments
The
Latin American Security and Defense Network (RESDAL), in collaboration with the
Brazilian Network on Peace Operations (REBRAPAZ), the Brazilian Army’s Land
Operations Command (COTER/EB), and the Institute of Advanced National Studies
of Ecuador (IAEN), is hosting the international seminar “Uniformed Women and
Peace Operations: Progress and Challenges in Creating Safe and Inclusive
Environments” on October 22–23, 2024, in Brasília, Brazil
The
MOWIP Methodology implementation in Mexico (2021)
On
2021, Mexico was selected by the Elsie Fund, to implement the barrier
assessment. For the case of Mexico, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico
choose RESDAL as implementing partner on the field for UN Women, working also
with the University of Americas Puebla (UDLAP). RESDAL carried out the
implementation, process that consisted of 1238 surveys to police and military
personnel (SEDENA: 411; SEMAR: 420; SSPC: 407); and, of 44 interviews to
officials of defence and security institutions.
The
MOWIP Methodology implementation in Uruguay (2019)
In
2019, the “Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations” - MOWIP
Barrier Assessment Methodology - was developed to measure the opportunities of
uniformed women in peace operations. In this context, Uruguay selected as was
one of the first four countries to implement the MOWIP Methodology study in the
world. To carry out the study, DCAF selected RESDAL as the implementing partner.
Engendering
Peacekeeping. The cases of Haiti and Democratic Republic of Congo
This
document analyzes, from a Latin American perspective, the role of women and the
gender perspective in UN peace operations in conflict contexts. Through the
study of the MINUSTAH and MONUSCO missions, it explores the challenges in
implementing Resolution 1325, gender-based violence, and offers recommendations
to strengthen women's participation in peacebuilding.
Women
in the Armed and Police Forces. Resolution 1325 and Peace Operations in Latin
America
This
publication examines how women have been incorporated into the defense and
security forces of 12 Latin American countries and their role in UN
peacekeeping missions. Based on regional research conducted between 2007 and
2009, it analyzes the progress and limitations in the implementation of
Resolution 1325, identifies institutional and logistical barriers, and offers
recommendations to strengthen the gender perspective in the deployment of
troops and police
RESDAL
began working on gender issues in 2008 with a pioneering project on the
incorporation of women into the armed forces and their participation in peace
operations in Latin America. Expanding its outreach to the international
scenario by supporting the women, peace and security agenda, which led to
concrete transformations in several countries. This project allowed RESDAL to
be the first CSO entering three UN missions (MINUSTAH (Haiti), MONUSCO (DRC)
and UNIFIL (Lebanon)) and carrying out interviews with military and police
contingents (from Bangladesh, China, Ghana, Egypt, India, Jordan, Morocco,
Nepal, Pakistan, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uruguay, among others).
