Gender in fragile and conflict-affected situations (Rapid Literature Review)

This rapid literature review, in annotated bibliography format, collates literature published in 2013 and early 2014

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2014

• Document Type: Literature Review
• Theme: Governance and Conflict, Social Change
• Authors: Browne, E., Rohwerder, B., Haider, H., Oddsdottir, F., Strachan, A.L.

Abstract

This rapid literature review, in annotated bibliography format, collates a large amount of literature published in 2013 and 2014 (up to April 2014) on the topic of gender in fragile and conflict-affected situations. It is not a systematic or exhaustive review, but does provide a comprehensive overview of the literature available. It includes all types of available written material, including peer-reviewed articles, impact evaluations, policy papers, NGO position papers, toolkits, and UN documents.

The report covers 7 themes:

• gender and justice
• women’s leadership and political participation
• women’s access to economic empowerment and opportunities
• combatting sexual and gender based violence
• women, peace and security
• responsiveness of plans and budgets to gender equality
• gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Citation

Browne, E.; Haider, H.; Oddsdottir, F.; Rohwerder, B.; Strachan, A.L. Gender in fragile and conflict-affected situations (Rapid Literature Review). Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK (2014) 85 pp.

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Gender in fragile and conflict-affected situations (Rapid Literature Review)

Published 1 January 2014