RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Using Defence Engagement (Health) to progress the Women Peace and Security agenda
JF BMJ Military Health
JO BMJ Mil Health
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP e17
OP e19
DO 10.1136/military-2023-002637
VO 170
IS e1
A1 Kinkaid, Victoria
A1 Masti, M
A1 Whitaker, J
A1 Russell, A
A1 McCrae, L
YR 2024
UL http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/content/170/e1/e17.abstract
AB Since the unanimous passing of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which calls on member states to address gender inequality, many countries and the wider North Atlantic Treaty Organisation community have championed the Women Peace and Security agenda to empower women and reduce violence within fragile states. When women are empowered and actively involved in decision-making, there is less violence, and more peace and stability in that society, which benefits all members.Defence Medical Services are uniquely positioned to progress this agenda, particularly through its Defence Engagement activities. The UK’s military medical community has more women in leadership than the wider military community. Our personnel can and should be used to model and empower military healthcare workers in partner nations. This paper forms part of a special issue of BMJ Military Health dedicated to Defence Engagement.