One of the main obstacles for women to feel secure, protected and able to participate in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, is economic gender inequality and lack of economic rights. Women’s economic rights are currently not prioritised in the implementation of the Women Peace and Security agenda, but this topic must be addressed in order for peace efforts to be meaningful and sustainable.
This position paper aims at clarifying our position and recommendations on economic gender equality, including the links to conflict and weak governance; climate impact; human security and economic violence.