Focus and Scope
The Journal of Peace and Gender adopts a plural understanding of peace, recognizing that relations between individuals, communities, and institutions are shaped by distinct histories and gendered realities. We encourage contributions that examine how diverse perspectives on peace intersect with and sometimes contest state-led approaches and humanitarian interventions.
Key Areas of Interest including, but not limited to:
| 01 | Gendered Dynamics of Security | Gender-sensitive diagnosis of the impacts of violence and conflict on all genders. |
| 02 | Feminist & Intersectional Peace | Critical approaches to conflict transformation and social justice. |
| 03 | Strategic Participation | The role of women as proactive negotiators and leaders in formal and informal peace processes. |
| 04 | Transitional Justice & Memory | Post-conflict reconciliation, the politics of memory, and the protection of human rights. |
| 05 | Indigenous & Grassroots Movements | Community resilience, "everyday peace," customary knowledge, and activism related to food security, land access, and natural resources. |
| 06 | Institutional Reform | Gender-aware leadership and the mainstreaming of gender perspectives within the military, police, and judiciary. |
| 07 | WPS Agenda & Policy Critique | Critical engagement with the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) frameworks and international interventions. |
| 08 | Care & Social Reproduction | Examining gender-based violence and care work in conflict settings. |