Civil Society, Care Labour, and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Making 1325 Work

Civil society's work on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda is essential for its success, as it provides the care labor that nourishes and sustains the agenda. This book explores how the supporting constituency of the agenda has made 1325 work, based on new interviews with representatives of diverse civil society organizations. It offers a novel intervention into WPS scholarship and will be of interest to scholars, policymakers, and practitioners working on WPS, as well as students in WPS-focused programs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 68 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Women, Peace and Security agenda, driven by civil society actors, is a vital component that ensures its success. According to the book, this care labor is essential in nurturing and sustaining the agenda, as it is without it, the agenda would not be able to achieve its goals. The United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 serves as the foundation for this agenda, which has seen significant progress over the past 20 years. Despite facing resistance and inadequate resources, the agenda has achieved notable successes and made political transformations.

This book delves into the mechanisms that have made the Women, Peace and Security agenda work. Through new interviews with representatives from various civil society organizations, the book offers a unique perspective on the individual labors of civil society actors. It explores the motivations, pressures, and frustrations experienced by these actors, as well as their goals and challenges.

The authors of this book conducted original research, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners working on Women, Peace and Security. It is particularly relevant to those in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, and global governance of peace and security. Additionally, it will be of interest to students enrolled in WPS-focused programs and those studying peace and security studies more broadly.

In conclusion, this book highlights the critical role of civil society actors in advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing their care labor, as it is a condition for the agenda's success. By understanding the motivations, pressures, and frustrations of these actors, we can better support their efforts and contribute to a more peaceful and secure world.

Weight: 212g
Dimension: 144 x 226 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367642747