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Author Simic, Olivera

Title Regulation of sexual conduct in UN Peacekeeping operations / Olivera Simic
Published Berlin ; New York : Springer, ©2012

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Contents Sexual Conduct and Peacekeeping -- UN Peacekeeping Operations: The Emerging Problem of Sexual Exploitation -- The Secretary-General's Bulletin: Evolution and Reception -- Research Background, Aims and Methods -- Sexual Relationships in UN Peacekeeping Operations -- Sexual Exploitation and Prostitution in UN Peacekeeping Operations -- Rethinking 'Sexual Exploitation' in UN Peacekeeping Operations
Summary This book critically examines the response of the United Nations (UN) to the problem of sexual exploitation in UN Peace Support Operations. It assesses the Secretary-General's Bulletin on Special Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (2003) (SGB) and its definition of sexual exploitation, which includes sexual relationships and prostitution. With reference to people affected by the policy (using the example of Bosnian women and UN peacekeepers), and taking account of both radical and 'sex positive' feminist perspectives, the book finds that the inclusion of consensual sexual relationships and prostitution in the definition of sexual exploitation is not tenable. The book argues that the SGB is overprotective, relies on negative gender and imperial stereotypes, and is out of step with international human rights norms and gender equality. It concludes that the SGB must be revised in consultation with those affected by it, namely local women and peacekeepers, and must fully respect their human rights and freedoms, particularly the right to privacy and sexuality rights
Analysis Law
Statistics
Developmental psychology
International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflict
Human Rights
International Criminal Law
Gender Studies
International Relations
Statistics for Social Science, Behavorial Science, Education, Public Policy, and Law
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Subject United Nations -- Peacekeeping forces.
SUBJECT United Nations fast
Subject Sex and law.
Sex crimes (International law)
Peacekeeping forces -- Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sex crimes -- Prevention
LAW -- Constitutional.
LAW -- Public.
Sciences sociales.
Sciences humaines.
Peacekeeping forces
Sex and law
Sex crimes (International law)
Sex crimes -- Prevention
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783642284847
3642284841