What women recommended
Redefine security
- Consider differences in security needs among women
- Take a holistic, long-term approach to discussions on security
Take an Inclusive, Bottom-up Approach
- Ensure 50/50 representation between women and in men in discussions of security
- Develop and adopt participatory models to work with those who are directly affected
Promote Economic Opportunity and Financial Stability
- Invest in women’s entrepreneurship, promote employment opportunities for youth who may become perpetrators and/or victims of violence
- Advocate for equal pay and opportunity for women
Encourage Good Governance
- Fully implement laws and policies in practice and not just on paper
- Regularly monitor/evaluate how policies are implemented and whether they are achieving objectives
Improve Infrastructure and Institutions to Promote Safety
- Involve women in discussions related to the design of cities, transportation systems, workplaces, schools, and other spaces to understand what they need to feel safe
- Develop and implement effective environmental protection policies and practices
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