Women peacekeepers are being asked to increase the security for women civilians in conflict zones—yet women peacekeepers are being sexually harassed and assaulted by men in their own militaries. How can the U.N. Security Council stand by its call to troop contributing countries to increase the numbers of women peacekeepers they are deploying, when they can’t keep them safe?
Author: Shirley Graham
Dr. Shirley Graham is the Director of the Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs (GEIA) which convenes the GW/Elliott School’s curriculum, research and engagement in the policy and practice of promoting and achieving gender equality globally. She is also a member of the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace & Security (CSWG) a coalition of experts serving to inform and educate U.S. Congress, the Administration and civil society on Women, Peace & Security (WPS) thematic areas. She is currently conducting research into the role of the U.S. Military Gender Advisors.