Gender and disarmament

In 2022, the cascading impact of the war in Ukraine and increasingly antagonistic relations between nuclear-armed States contributed to global and regional tensions while exacerbating humanitarian and human rights challenges. Global military spending, which hit an alltime high, brought disruptive implications for attaining the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly its targets related to women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Partnerships for the Goals