Dossier of the International Seminar “Women in Uniform and Peace Operations” Now Available

The dossier with key findings and discussions from the International Seminar "Women in Uniform and Peace Operations: Advances and Challenges in Creating Safe and Inclusive Environments", held on October 22 and 23, 2024, in Brasília, is now available. 

The event brought together 30 participants from 11 countries, representing 17 institutions across four regions (Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, Asia, Africa, and MENA). Attendees included representatives from the United Nations, Ministries of Defense, Armed Forces, embassies, military justice institutions, and civil society and academia. 

Organized by RESDAL, REBRAPAZ, the Brazilian Army Land Operations Command (COTER), and IAEN, with the support of Global Affairs Canada, the seminar fostered an interregional dialogue on policy advancements, best practices, and ongoing challenges in promoting the inclusion of women and preventing sexual harassment and abuse in military institutions and UN peace operations. 

The dossier compiles key insights from various panels, highlighting:

-The need for continuous leadership training on sexual harassment and abuse prevention.
-The alignment of national policies with international standards.
-The reinforcement of reporting and investigation mechanisms for cases of sexual abuse and harassment.
-The creation of mentorship networks and institutional support systems for women in military forces and peace operations.

The impact of the seminar was clear from participants' feedback:  

-75% expressed high satisfaction with the event, emphasizing its effectiveness in fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
-81% reported gaining new knowledge and insights, underlining the seminar’s role as a valuable learning opportunity.
 -100% agreed that interregional exchanges are essential, reinforcing the importance of collaboration and the sharing of best practices.

👉 Download the dossier here: 

This material aims to contribute to the global debate on the role of women in peace operations and strengthen the commitment to promoting safe and inclusive environments in military institutions. 📌 For more information on this and other RESDAL events, visit: www.resdal.org