Women Dismantling Militarism
Facts, Articles,
and Ideas from
the Global Fund's Militarism Initiative
Women Confronting Militarism
In every corner of the globe, women are mobilizing opposition to militarism and the violence—physical, psychological, economic and social—that results from conflict. Some are organizing amid active conflicts and wars; others are addressing the heavy costs borne by militarized societies. This section highlights the incredible path our grantee partners are charting to confront and dismantle militarism.
How Women Around the World Confront Militarism
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Peacebuilding in Somalia
- Middle East & North Africa: Addressing trafficking in Iraq
- Asia & Oceana: Confronting U.S. occupation in Guahan
- Europe & the Commonwealth of Independent States: Protesting for peace in Serbia
- The Americas: Working for the disappeared in Colombia
Podcasts
Noted feminist scholar Cynthia Enloe shares her thoughts on militarism and its impact on women and her latest book, Nimo’s War, Emma’s War: Making Feminist Sense of the Iraq War.
Nigerian feminist scholar Amina Mama discusses with Preeti Mangala Shekar her thoughts about the pervasive ideology of militarism and the role of AFRICOM.
Articles
Global Fund for Women Supports Women Dismantling Militarism
AWID, 8/27/2009 - Shalini Nataraj, Vice President of Programs at the Global Fund for Women (GFW) discusses militarism and what the GFW and women around the world are doing to quell its impact and dismantle it altogether.
