CAS Civilian Peacebuilding Essentials Thematic Block 5: Gender, Conflict & Peacebuilding

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1 CAS Civilian Peacebuilding Essentials Thematic Block 5: Gender, Conflict & Peacebuilding Program Dates and Venue 13/14 April 2018, 09h00 17h30, University of Basel, Bernoullistrasse 14/16, 4056 Basel, rooms und Description This course examines the relationship between gender, violent conflict, and peacebuilding. Participants will consider how war and militarism are highly gendered phenomenon that impact men and women differently, and relatedly, how peacebuilding processes account for gendered dynamics. Throughout the course, participants will consider questions such as: how do gender stereotypes influence the ways that we think about war and peace? What is the relationship between masculinity, militarism, and violence? How has feminist peace activism contributed to peacebuilding and why should peacebuilding processes remain attuned to local women s peace movements? What are the strengths and limitations of the design and implementation of the UN Security Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security? How does conflict open up potentially transformative spaces for gender relations, and how can peacebuilding processes foster rather than hinder the development of gender equality post-conflict? Ultimately, participants will gain an understanding of the gendered dimensions of violent conflict and peacebuilding, as well as evaluate the respective policy frameworks that address these complexities.

2 Learning Objectives Participants understand the relevance of gender analysis for violent conflict and peacebuilding Participants recognize the importance, but also the limitations, of gender mainstreaming in peacebuilding and governance Participants can critically analyze the gendered dimensions of violent conflict and peacebuilding Participants are able to imagine new strategies for effecting sustainable peace as it relates to women, girls, and gender Experts and Facilitators Ursina Bentele, Head of Training a.i., swisspeace Amanda Fazzone, Senior Preventing Violent Extremism Specialist, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) Dr., Researcher and Consultant, swisspeace Priya Mohanty, Associate Program Officer Training, swisspeace Mandatory Literature *Please note: The number in parentheses to the left of the title corresponds with the relevant session, listed in the program below. (7,8) Bhulai, Rafia, et al. (2016) From Policy to Action: Advancing an Integrated Approach to Women and Countering Violent Extremism. New York: Global Center on Cooperative Security. (1) Cohn, Carol (2013) Women and Wars: A Conceptual Framework, in Carol Cohn (ed.), Women and Wars. Malden, MA: Polity Press, pp (3,4) de Alwis, Malathi, et al. (2013) Women and Peace Processes, in Carol Cohn (ed.), Women and Wars. Malden, MA: Polity Press, pp (6) Farr, Vanessa (2008) Gender-aware Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR): A Checklist. (5) Report of the Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (2017) UN Doc S/2017/249. (2) Saferworld (2014) Masculinities and Peacebuilding: A Policy and Programming Agenda. London, UK: Saferworld. (2) Tielemans, Sanne (2015) Gender and Conflict Analysis Toolkit for Peacebuilders, Conciliation Resources, pp

3 Select Optional Literature *Please note: This is an abbreviated list. For a more extensive list of recommended literature, please consult the document Extended Literature Chinkin, Christine and Hilary Charlesworth (2006) Building Women into Peace: The International Legal Framework, Third World Quarterly 27(5): Duke Law International Human Rights Clinic and Women Peacemakers Program (2017) Tightening the Purse Strings: What Countering Terrorism Financing Costs Gender Equality and Security. Duncanson, Claire (2016) Peacebuilding: From Gender Blindness to Gender Dilemmas, in Gender and Peacebuilding. Malden, MA: Polity Press, pp Moran, Mary H. (2010) Gender, Militarism, and Peace-Building: Projects of the Postconflict Moment, Annual Review of Anthropology 39: Paffenholz, Thania, et al. (2016) Making Women Count Not Just Counting Women: Assessing Women s Inclusion and Influence on Peace Negotiations. Inclusive Peace and Transition Initiative and UN Women. Shepherd, Laura J. (2016) Making War Safe for Women? National Action Plans and the Militarization of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda, International Political Science Review 37(3): True, Jacqui (2013) Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Post-conflict and Peacebuilding Contexts. Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre: 1-7. UN Women (2015) Preventing Conflict, Transforming Justice, Securing the Peace: A Study on the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution New York: UN. UNIFEM (2006) CEDAW and Security Council Resolution 1325: A Quick Guide. New York: UN Women. United States Institute of Peace (2015) Charting a New Course, Thought for Action Kit: Women Preventing Violent Extremism. Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace. Working Group 1325 Women-Peace-Security (2016) Women, Peace, Security Reloaded. Bern, Switzerland: swisspeace. Wright, Hannah (2014) Masculinities, Conflict, and Peacebuilding: Perspectives on Men through Gender Lens. UK: Saferworld. Workload Participants get 1 ECTS credit point for this Thematic Block through 14h direct contact, 16h preparation/reworking. 2

4 Schedule Day 1 Program Objectives Methodology Facilitators & experts 09h00 Introduction - Welcome and course overview Exercises 09h30 Session 1: Gender and War - Learn the conceptual tools to analyze gendered dimensions of conflict - Understand gendered roles/identities and gendered power 10h30 11h00 12h30 14h00 15h00 15h30 Session 2: Gender Analysis of Conflict Lunch Session 3: Women and Peace Processes Session 4: International Legal Frameworks and Advocacy Tools - Apply a gender perspective to conflict Exercise, group work, discussion - Understand the importance of feminist activism for peace - Consider women s access to, participation in, and influence on official peace processes - Overview of UNSCR 1325 and subsequent resolutions - Discuss key terms such as gender mainstreaming and gender perspective - Consider the implications and limitations of 1325 Lecture, exercises 17h00 Reflection - Reflect and have space for open questions Discussion 17h30 End of Day 1 3

5 Day 2 Program Content Methodology Facilitators & experts 09h00 Check-in & review - Review key points from previous day Exercises 09h15 Session 5: Conflict-Related Sexual Violence - Understand the relationship of sexual violence to conflict - Consider the role masculinity plays in conflictrelated sexual violence 10h30 11h00 12h30 14h00 15h30 Session 6: Gendered Concerns After War Lunch Session 7: Gender and Violent Extremism - Assess the importance of a gender perspective in Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) - Analyze the importance of gender relationships and role of women to armed opposition groups - Consider the possibility of promoting women s equality in the post-conflict period - Examine the relationship of gender to violent extremism - Consider how and why has gender become a central focus in programs to prevent violent extremism - Analyze the potential benefits and risks of such an agenda for women 16h00 Session 8: Applied Analysis - Examine regional case studies on gender and violent extremism Lecture, group work Group work, discussion Amanda Fazzone Amanda Fazzone 17h00 Closing - Recap of key issues and share final thoughts Discussion 17h30 End of Day 2 4