Few women in resolving armed conflicts: the challenge of increasing the number of mediators
propagandaveryA few women participate in resolving the conflict All over the world, which increases the risk of ignoring some issues during peace talks, according to “Euronws”, the special representative of NATO Minister of Women, Peace and Security.
“Women remain minors Kyiv security forumWhich was held last week on the occasion of the eighties of the founding of the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War II. “What indicates evidence, investigations, (is) the lack of women in negotiation, makes some of the issues discussed less,” Felin added.
On October 25, adoption will be completed in United Nations Subordinate Resolution 1325Which was his goal Ensuring “Participate in Equality and Full Intervention” Of women in “all efforts aimed at preserving and strengthening peace and security.”
but, In 2022, women only represented 16 % of the negotiations In active peace processes directed or participating in their direction by the United Nations, a decrease of 7 degrees Celsius in relation to the year 2020. This is although investigations confirm this When women participate in peace operations, the resulting agreement is more durable It applies better.
“The evidence indicates this We still need women to obtain this comprehensive vision “One of the security needs” to ensure that different views are taking into account and because it is “The space has a type”Because “is used by different individuals in a specific way.”
“One of the examples that I usually use is removal.” “If you only ask men about the areas they want to be green, the priorities will change because they may use the city’s road to the city or the area in which they work, and Women may think about the place of children’s play Or where you will do other activities. So the presence of this integrated approach is very important. “This can also have an effect on how to treat health, food and protect the palace during and after resolving the conflict.
The issue of Ukraine and the official uniform for men
UkraineWhich – which He was fighting a Russian invasion for more than three years Widely, praise is being praised because the accountability mechanisms soon launched Treating sexual violence related to conflictWhich mainly affects women, but also prisoners of war, who are usually men. “This is an unusual lesson that we should all learn from Ukraine,” said Felin.
But the increase in Women’s participation in the armed forces -barely 67,000 Women in Ukraine were part of them in January 2024- some lakes revealed. “One of the problems that arose is that Military women have not been equipped with a suitable uniformAnd, which means that women carry a dedicated costume about the stereotypes of men, “tell the” Euronews “.
“When you fight women and do not feel comfortable They put their lives, but at the same time, Its operational effectiveness is limited. They are not ready to fight in this regard. Therefore, it is very important to provide these needs in the analysis and the way the relevant armed forces have developed, as well as NATO their capabilities.
In addition, and Continuous talks Between the United States and Russia and the United States and Ukraine to end the war, Strong male biasWith a few women in high -level diplomatic situations. At the same time, in UeAlthough the maximum diplomatic of the mass is a woman, Kaja Kalas, Five of the 27 member states have ministers abroadOnly three, defense ministers.
However, Villain said that war times can open the doors to women who could be closed previously. “If we look back in history, Women changed their role during wars. Perhaps it is sad to say that, however Wars and conflicts It creates an opportunity to study sexual roles within society, and act as a speed. So, in some way, it is a An opportunity for women to assume various responsibilities“.
“But it’s At the time of peace when you have to take measures “To increase the participation of women in diplomacy,” Felin said. It is difficult to see women in a high -level position, as high -level brokers or diplomats, if they have no active role within their community before. “
“What we must build and change is to create opportunities at the time of peace in all of our countries and Work to change the mentality It shows the best of what we have, as it is effective in all of our decisions when women and men participate equally in decision -making operations.
