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Women, peace and security

NOREF prepares resources and organizes events intended to support implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, which aims to increase women’s participation in all efforts related to peace and security and to strengthen the protection of women in armed conflicts. Among others, NOREF has prepared a mapping study of Norwegian resources and capacities on sexual violence in war and assisted the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the development of Norway’s strategic plan on women, peace and security for the period 2011-13.

Women’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations: agents of change or stranded symbols?: Kathleen M. Jennings 1 September 2011
This report reviews the existing evidence relating to the impact of uniformed women peacekeepers – i.e. military or police – in UN peacekeeping operations (PKOs). Firs... more
Sexualised violence in conflict: Norwegian capacities and challenges: Randi Solhjell 27 October 2010
Executive summary: This report addresses the challenges and opportunities facing Norway in relation to the combat against sexualised and gender-based violence (SGBV)... more
Sexual violence in conflict - how to end impunity?: Sidsel E. Aas 14 November 2010
The use of sexual violence remains an enduring feature of wars and conflicts. This report by Sidsel Aas presents learnings from a wide range of organisations working t... more
Sexual War Violence: From Reactive to Proactive Measures: Anette Bringedal Houge 3 May 2009
By defining sexual war violence as a weapon of war and a threat to international peace and security, UN SC Resolution 1820 challenges the international community’s res... more

Rape in War 10 March 2009, 11.38: Film screening, introduced by the director, and discussion about sexual violence in war and how to stop it. more