Governança e igualdade de gênero nas forças armadas : um estdo sobre a interna ligação da Agenda Mulheres, paz e segurança

Abstract

The issue of governance and gender equality has gained significant importance on the global stage, reflected in policies and strategies adopted by different countries. The Women, Peace and Security Agenda, comprised of United Nations Council Resolutions, emphasizes the inclusion of a gender perspective in all phases of peace and security processes. In response to these guidelines, several countries have developed National Action Plans (NAPs) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to adapt the Agenda’s global guidelines to their specific realities. In Brazil, formal adherence to the WPS Agenda began in 2017, with the publication of the first NAP. However, Brazil’s position in the 2023 WPS Index, ranking 115th out of 177 countries evaluated, highlights the urgent need for more robust policies to improve the implementation of the WPS Agenda, including in the military context. Given this scenario, the following question arises: What actions can be implemented to improve the internalization of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda within the Brazilian Armed Forces (AF)? To answer this question, the study used a descriptive research method, conducting a comparative analysis of current best practices of the aforementioned Agenda in Chile, Portugal, the United States and Brazil. The results revealed that there are opportunities for improvement related to training events, the development of doctrines, the fight against moral harassment, the improvement of working conditions and equal access to positions and functions throughout the career, especially at the highest levels. It was concluded that the integration of the gender perspective in military operations and the continuous evaluation of these policies are fundamental steps to create a more balanced, fair and effective force, aligned with the principles of UNSCR n° 1325 of 2000