REPORT ON THE GENDER ANALYSIS OF SMALL ARMS CONTROL LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORKS IN THE BRCKO DISTRICT OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
REPORT ON THE GENDER ANALYSIS OF SMALL ARMS CONTROL LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORKS IN THE BRCKO DISTRICT OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Author(s): Sanja Sumonja
Subject(s): Politics, Gender Studies, Security and defense
Published by: The South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC)
Keywords: Gender perspective; small arms control; domestic violence; firearm legislation; women’s participation; gender-sensitive data; Bosnia and Herzegovina
Summary/Abstract: The Strategy for SALW Control in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the Period 2021-2024 and the accompanying Action Plan contain the specific objective to integrate the gender perspective into SALW control, which further envisions a gender analysis of the legislative and strategic frameworks for SALW control and the developing of recommendations to enhance the current legislative and policy responses. In order to facilitate the implementation of these commitments and support the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to mainstream the gender perspective in small arms control, a comprehensive gender analysis of legislation pertaining to arms control was undertaken. The analysis has aimed to assess the gender responsiveness of legislation and policies, map gaps in legislative responses, and provide forward-looking recommendations for authorities. This represents an integral part of the ongoing harmonization of arms-control legislation with the EU regulatory framework and other related international obligations and standards across the region.

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