War's Offensive on Women: The Humanitarian Challenge in Bosnia, Kosovo, and AfghanistanWomen have long played important roles in war, humanitarian crises, & post-war reconstruction. They are not only targets of conflict but also survivors & key problem-solvers in their communities. This book contends that attempts by humanitarian groups to provide assistance & protection will fall short unless women are enlisted as major actors in such efforts. This book analyzes recent experiences of humanitarian groups to recognize the gender dimension & identifies catalysts for change & points of resistance. Experiences within of Bosnia, Kosovo & Afghanistan add to the book's holistic picture of the context in which humanitarian groups operate. The analysis is informed by developments in human rights & humanitarian law & by a historical review of gender-based violence & gender bias. The book will be of wide interest to humanitarian & human rights practitioners, policymakers & students. Julie Mertus contends that attempts by humanitarian groups to provide assistance and protection for women will fall short unless they enlist the same women as major actors in such efforts. Case studies from Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan describe experiences in tackling gender issues in humanitarian organizations and in situations of conflict. Mertus goes on to show how international human rights law has begun to address gender-based violence and how agencies can make use of these developments. |
Contents
Applying a Gender Perspective | 19 |
Uprooted Women and Children | 37 |
Women Survivors of War under the Taliban | 52 |
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