Gender and Disarmament

More than 264 million women live in fragile and conflict-affected countries, yet less than 20% of peace negotiators are women. Growing complexity requires diversity, but women’s voices are often lacking in decision-making on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament.

UNIDIR analyses the differentiated impacts of armed violence on women, men, boys and girls and examines how social norms shape the role of weapons in society. By translating this awareness into policy action, we help ensure that arms control and disarmament efforts deliver for everyone.