Aligning Participation and Protection in the Women Peace and Security Agenda

Turner, Catherine; Swaine, Aisling

doi:10.1017/s002058932300009x

Aligning Participation and Protection in the Women Peace and Security Agenda

Turner, Catherine; Swaine, Aisling

Authors

Professor Catherine Turner catherine.turner@durham.ac.uk
Professor

Aisling Swaine

Abstract

This article presents the first feminist doctrinal textual analysis of cross-pillar synergies within thematic resolutions of the UN Security Council. Specifically, it examines the pillars of ‘participation’ and ‘protection’ under the women, peace and security agenda (WPS). In attempts to balance agency with victimhood, normative advancement of both pillars has until recently evolved along parallel tracks, with little acknowledgment of how protection relates to women’s participation. The paper identifies synergies, gaps and productive tensions as the WPS agenda begins to engage with the inter-relationship between the pillars. It outlines critical implications and considerations for any future moves towards cross-pillar congruence.

Citation

Turner, C., & Swaine, A. (2023). Aligning Participation and Protection in the Women Peace and Security Agenda. International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 72(2), 477-508. https://doi.org/10.1017/s002058932300009x

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Jan 23, 2023
Online Publication Date	Apr 28, 2023
Publication Date	2023-04
Deposit Date	Jan 23, 2023
Publicly Available Date	Jul 4, 2023
Journal	International & Comparative Law Quarterly
Print ISSN	0020-5893
Electronic ISSN	1471-6895
Publisher	British Institute of International and Comparative Law
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	72
Issue	2
Pages	477-508
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1017/s002058932300009x

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