ID: 2010-R-PEA-DOM-GPS-WPS
Reference: Blessing, J., Bjurström, L. & Popovic, N. (2010). Engaging in Security: The Need for Women's Empowerment in the Dominican Security Sector. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2010
Description:

This case study of the Dominican Republic examines the police, judicial and penal systems, and civil society through a gender lens in order to assess the status of equal participation and gender equality in the security sector. The study analyses the Dominican security sectors progress in incorporating gender consideration into its work, in two areas: women's possibilities to participate in the work of each institution on the onehand and as beneficiaries of the services of the security sector on the other.
Instraw's Mandate: Research
Theme: Peace and Security
Keywords: Penal system, Judicial system, Governance
Geographic Area: Latin America and the Caribbean
Languages: English
Type of Product: Working paper
Disponibility: Digital/Printed
LinkToFile: PDF FILE