SA Barometer 2013: Chapter 8 Peace building and conflict resolution

Key points

• The CSC score given by citizens is 82%, placing South Africa in the first position in SADC where safety is concerned.
• The South African government is committed to the achievement of 50/50 representation of women in missions, leadership and all structures responsible for peacekeeping.
• The White paper on National Defence in South Africa is gender sensitive.
• Correctional services Act 111 of 1998 and the SA Police Services Act of 1995 are both gender sensitive.
• South Africa has 27% representation of women in the defence force.
• SAPS members have been implicated in criminal activities, making it difficult for the public to fully trust them.
• 19% of the South African National Defence Force personnel deployed in peace support operations are female.
• A gender mainstreaming strategy was promulgated in 2008 through the Defence Policy and Strategy.
• Sexual violence against women, particularly in armed conflicts still exists and has not yet been resolved.

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