Gender and Disarmament

More than 264 million women live in fragile and conflict-affected countries, yet less than 20 per cent 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 gendered impacts of armed violence and examines how gender norms shape the role of weapons in society. By translating gender awareness into policy action, we help ensure that arms control and disarmament deliver for everyone.