The role of women in armed conflicts NATO’s implementation of UNSCR 1325

Abstract

The evolution of International politics question the conventional theories of international relations (IR), mainly with the evolution of feminist thought that came to discuss where were women in IR and how gender issues are linked to power. The evolution of feminism, together with changes in international politics in the post-Cold War period, allowed in 2000, after the feminist movements of the 19th/20th century, the approval of Resolution 1325, which reinforces the importance of the role of women in the decision-making process in the period of conflict. Thus, women were considered fundamental agents of peace, establishing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, which has been included new Resolutions. The success and importance of this agenda, which has increasingly changing from the characterization of women as victims, has extended to the national policies of States and international organizations, namely NATO. The integration of women in the Alliance's armed forces and the new challenges to international security led NATO to adopt a policy that integrated women throughout the Alliance's structure, because without their participation and security, it is not possible to achieve international security, and in turn, sustainable peace. It is on this analysis of the implementation of UNSCR 1325 in the transatlantic Alliance that this dissertation will focus.

Date of Award	8 Mar 2024
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Mónica Dias (Supervisor)