Conflict, Peace-building, Disarmament, Security: Women’s Advocacy for Peace and Disarmament
Summary
This report explores the national and international women’s organizations that focus on disarmament. It highlights the role of ‘mother’ as an important factor explaining why women’s organizations are so often committed to peace and disarmament discussions, and summarizes some of the implications of women being involved in the disarmament agenda.
Citation
Conflict, Peace-building, Disarmament, Security: Women’s Advocacy for Peace and Disarmament. New York: United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs, 2001.
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