Minister Barnes made the assertion when she proxy for the Minister of Justice, Cllr. Frederick Cherue at the launch of a one-day conference of women in security sector held at the Conference Room of the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs on December 14, 2017. “Integrating gender in the security sector reform is necessary to comply with international and regional laws including the convention on the Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security” Minister Barnes reminded the gathering. In a passionate appeal to put gender and women issues on the front burner, Minister Barnes urged senior leadership and the security sector institutions to effectively promote the right of women to participate in security sector institutions as staff and decision makers. She also asked that rules against harass-ent and discrimination within the security sector be established, the GSSNT release said.

Source: Front Page Africa December 21, 2017 03:33 UTC