Gender-related results in security and justice policy and programming (GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1154)

What is the evidence from security and justice programming and policy around achievement of gender-related results and gender sensitivity?

Abstract

Query

What is the evidence from security and justice programming and policy around achievement of gender-related results and demonstrating gender sensitivity, and what are the lessons for improving practice in future?

Overview

This rapid literature review collates evidence of security and justice policies and programming that have led to gender-related results in: (i) unequal property, economic, and inheritance rights; and (ii) women's empowerment and representation within security and justice service delivery.

Citation

Herbert, S. Gender-related results in security and justice policy and programming (GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1154). Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK (2014) 12 pp.

Gender-related results in security and justice policy and programming (GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1154)

Published 1 January 2014