Women, Peace and Security: Practical Guidance on Using Law to Empower Women in Post-Conflict Systems: Best Practices and Recommendations from the Great Lakes Region of Africa
Summary
This toolkit provides guidance on how to apply laws relating to women, peace and security based on best practices and recommendations from the Great Lakes region. With an emphasis on practicality, the authors address the Women, Peace and Security framework as well as the United Nation Security Council Resolutions including 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106 and 2122.
Citation
Arostegui, Julie L. and Veronica Eragu Bichetero. Women, Peace and Security: Practical Guidance on Using Law to Empower Women in Post-Conflict Systems: Best Practices and Recommendations from the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Washington, DC: Women in International Security, 2014. Accessed October 17, 2016. http://wiisglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WPS-Toolkit-Electronic.pdf.
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