Why Women's Leadership is Key to Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict - Institute for Inclusive Security

As the UK launched the first Global Summit to End Sexual Violence, Summit organizers pledged to “situate this issue within the broader women, peace, and security agenda,” which means engaging women not just as victims or beneficiaries but as vital partners whose leadership is integral to devised solutions. This is an important step. Only when women are fully integrated into decision making related to peace and security will we see a substantial shift against the widespread use of rape as a weapon of war. As the world prepared for the largest-ever gathering on this topic, The Institute for Inclusive Security discusses three critical strategies for ensuring women's leadership as the key to ending sexual violence in conflict.