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The convergence and divergence of three pillars of influence in gender and security

Olonisakin, 'Funmi; Hendricks, Cheryl; Okech, Awino

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'Funmi Olonisakin

Cheryl Hendricks



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
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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