Gendered impacts of the localised protection of civilians: insights from Libya

Donovan, Outi (2021) Gendered impacts of the localised protection of civilians: insights from Libya. Women, Peace and Security (29 Sep 2021). Blog Entry.

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Abstract

Recent research suggests that it is the local communities in conflict-affected societies, rather than state authorities or international peacekeepers, that are the key actors in the protection of civilians. This ‘localised’ protection of civilians has significant gendered implications. Evidence from post-Gaddafi Libya suggests that women and girls are often compelled to exchange their basic rights for protection from violence and insecurity. Paradoxically, as Outi Donovan discusses here, it is often the actors meant to be providing protection that constitute the gravest threat to their security.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/wps/
Additional Information:	© 2021 The Author
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2021 11:30
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 11:17
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/112404

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