Gender, War and Security
Research Group
The Gender, War, and Security Research Group in the Center for Gender Studies at the University of Basel is led by Dr. Elizabeth Mesok. Here, our research brings feminist analytics to examine topics related to war and security, such as: counterinsurgency, preventing and countering violent extremism, misogynist terrorism, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and private security. Our current Swiss National Science Foundation Project is “Gendered Security Strategies: How Gender Matters in the Policy and Practice of “Countering Violent Extremism”.
News
Peace and Security Now | June 6, 2024
Now, more than ever, discussions about the peace and security sector must attend to the logics of gender and race. Inspired by feminist theory and practice that insists upon critical interrogation of systems of power that uphold and perpetuate war, militarism, and violent security practices, this conference brings together academics and practitioners to discuss what is most at stake in contemporary peacemaking. From the enduring impact of the global war on terror, to the promotion of women’s inclusion in security institutions such as military and police, to the complex intersection of the humanitarian, peace, and development sectors: this conference promises a provocative look at the most pressing and urgent issues facing our world—and the possibilities for peace—today.