Thomas Jaye Work-in-Progress Series
The Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research (FAAR) at KAIPTC held an internal ‘Work-In-Progress Seminar’
Topic: Gender perspectives of early warning and the recruitment of child soldiers
Speaker: Dr. Anna Mensah
Chairperson: Mrs. Afua Lamptey
Venue: MMF
Date: Wednesday 9th June 2021
Time: 1000hrs
Abstract: As empirical studies on early warning and the recruitment and use of Child soldiers evolve, it is important to examine the relevance of a gender sensitive early warning approach to prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers in armed conflicts. What are the distinct roles of women and girls in the early warning process? How can a gender sensitive data collection and analysis improve the early warning indicators? This paper will review the gaps of a gender-blind early warning approach and assess the way forward.
