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Convergence and divergence of three pillars of influence in gender and security / Olonisakin, Funmi; Hendricks, Cheryl ; Okech, Awino

Olonisakin, Funmi	Article
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This article explores the convergence between three pillars of influence – feminist security studies, civil society activism and policy decision-making – and its role in the adoption and implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. It argues that these three pillars, individually and collectively, have made important contributions to the debate and action on the gender and security agenda, but that they remain organically disconnected. Their convergence has the potential to achieve path-breaking results in the sphere of gender and security, whilst their divergence makes transformation unattainable. We show the disconnect in the application of UNSCR 1325 in Africa and argue that this is partly the reason why, despite enormous efforts, the gains realised in terms of gender equality in the peace and security arena have been negligible.

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Gender ; United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 ; Civil Society Activism ; Feminist Security Analysis ; Policy Decision-Making

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United Kingdom-led security sector reform in Sierra Leone / Horn, Adrian; Olonisakin, Funmi; Peake, Gordon

Peake, Gordon	Journal Article
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2006.

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The UK's work in reforming security institutions in Sierra Leone is widely held as representing an example of successful SSR. Basic capacity and public trust has been restored in politicized and debilitated police and military institutions. It provided much needed confidence to people who no longer had faith in their own security institutions, and it created the stable, secure environment in which SSR could take place. This article offers the personal impressions and reflections of individuals actively involved in police and military reform. Three themes and policy dilemmas emerge from Sierra Leone's experience: the disconnection between policy and practice in the process; the difficulty of managing a process of comprehensive reform; and the question of sustainablity.

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Sierra Leone ; United Kingdom ; Security Sector Reform ; Police Reforms

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