'Funmi Olonisakin
The convergence and divergence of three pillars of influence in gender and security
Olonisakin, 'Funmi; Hendricks, Cheryl; Okech, Awino
Abstract
This article explores the convergence between three pillars of influence – feminist security studies, civil society activism and policy decision-making – and its role in the adoption and implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. It argues that these three pillars, individually and collectively, have made important contributions to the debate and action on the gender and security agenda, but that they remain organically disconnected. Their convergence has the potential to achieve path-breaking results in the sphere of gender and security, whilst their divergence makes transformation unattainable. We show the disconnect in the application of UNSCR 1325 in Africa and argue that this is partly the reason why, despite enormous efforts, the gains realised in terms of gender equality in the peace and security arena have been negligible.
Citation
Olonisakin, '., Hendricks, C., & Okech, A. The convergence and divergence of three pillars of influence in gender and security. African Security Review, 24(4), 376-389. https://doi.org/10.1080/10246029.2015.1090126
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Online Publication Date | Nov 2, 2015 |
Deposit Date | Jan 15, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
Journal | African Security Review |
Print ISSN | 1024-6029 |
Electronic ISSN | 2154-0128 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 24 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 376-389 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/10246029.2015.1090126 |
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© 2015 Institute for Security Studie. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in African Security Review on 02 Nov 2015, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/[Article DOI].”
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