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Women and War


Overviews and Factsheets


Women and War Open this link in a new window
Brief overview/factsheet on Women and War - from the ICRC
ICRC


Other Key Articles and Documents

UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Conflict and Peace (PDF format) Open this link in a new window
United Nations

Women and Militarism Open this link in a new window
Although war and the military are considered to be "men's work," armed conflict and the militarist ideology have had a great impact on women all over the world.
WILPF (Women's International League for Peace and Freedom)

Women and war - An overview Open this link in a new window
This article aims to draw attention to the multifaceted ways in which women experience armed conflict and, to a limited extent, to some of the activities of the International Committee of the Red Cross to assist and protect women.
ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross)


Reports and Publications

Mothers & Children in War & Conflict - State of the World's Mother's 2002 Open this link in a new window
This year's State of the World's Mothers report -- Mothers & Children in War & Conflict -- takes an unprecedented look at the status of mothers and children in some of the most conflicted regions of the world.
Save the Children, US

Sexual Violence and Armed Conflict: United Nations Response Open this link in a new window
UN Report.
UN DAW (Division for the Advancement of Women)

Women Facing War Open this link in a new window
Executive Summary only availalble for this report. The ICRC study Women facing war is an extensive reference document on the impact of armed conflict on the lives of women. Taking as its premise the needs of women, e.g. physical safety, access to health care, food and shelter, in situations of armed conflict, the study explores the problems faced by women in wartime and the coping mechanisms they employ.
ICRC

Women, War and Peace: The Independent Experts’ Assessment on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Women and Women’s Role in Peace-building Open this link in a new window
The voices of women, their experiences during war and their struggles to build peace are at the heart of this report by independent experts. The report covers many areas of concern, from the gender dimensions of violence and displacement during conflict to the role of peacekeepers and the need for women to play a central part during peace negotiations and reconstruction. Key recommendations focus on finding ways to protect and empower women.
UNIFEM (UN Development Fund for Women)



Other Articles and Documents

"Women facing war" study - Extracts Open this link in a new window
The ICRC study Women facing War is an extensive reference document on the impact of armed conflict on the lives of women. Taking as its premise the needs of women, e.g. physical safety, access to health care, food and shelter, etc. in situations of armed conflict, the Study explores the problems faced by women in wartime and the coping mechanisms they employ.
ICRC