IcARUS Webconference: How to integrate gender into urban security policies?

Gender mainstreaming in urban security policies intends to integrate an equality perspective at all stages and levels of urban policies, security strategies and interventions. 

Men, women and people of all genders are confronted with different security issues in urban environments. Men are more vulnerable to violence and robbery, while women are more likely to experience sexual harassment and gender-based violence. These differences concern a variety of issues, for example access to and control over power and resources. Unequal access to common goods and rights might equally concern the interaction with institutions and the justice system. The situations of women and men also differ according to country, region, age, ethnic or social origin, economic circumstances or other factors.

Gender mainstreaming in urban security policies should take into account these differences when designing, implementing and evaluating activities or interventions, so that they benefit both women and men and do not increase inequality but enhance gender equality.

During this session, representatives of the partner cities of the project (Rotterdam, Lisbon, Nice, Stuttgart, Riga and Torino) will share their case-study and exchange with the expert Barbara Holtman, Director, Fixed Africa, on the challenges they face, including such questions:

• What does gender mainstreaming in urban security policies imply?
• How to integrate a gender perspective into an urban security initiative? Who should be involved?
• What tools facilitate gender mainstreaming?
• What are examples of successful gender mainstreaming in urban security?

The webinar will take place on January 11, 2023, 2pm CET.

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