1. Women in the Service of Security in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Author:
- Denis Hadžović, Mirela Hodović, and Benjamin Plevljak
- Publication Date:
- 01-2016
- Content Type:
- Research Paper
- Institution:
- The Centre for Security Studies
- Abstract:
- Exploring the role and status of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina is difficult, especially when it comes to the representation of women in the security sector institutions. Following the adoption of the Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on "Women, Peace and Security” progress has been made regarding the inclusion of a greater number of women in substantive roles in the security sector institutions in BiH. However, the analysis carried out reveals that the majority of these institutions still do not meet the minimum standard set for minority gender representation in government institutions (40%). Traditional views and prejudices about the understanding of gender roles are believed to still negatively affect the ability of many girls and women to build professional careers in areas such as defence and the police. Awareness and understanding of the importance of gender equality principles, both of individual security institutions and the entire system in general, should help address these barriers to entry and enable the greater acceptance of women in all fields of work.
- Topic:
- Gender Issues and International Security
- Political Geography:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina