Do global norms change? This paper argues that the global norms on the elimination of violence against women first agreed upon in connection with the adoption of the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women in 1993 have changed in subsequent agreements at the UN. These agreements...

This report examines how and to what extent national action plans (NAPs) are a useful tool for fostering local ownership of the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda. Focusing on three case countries, Ethiopia, Kenya and Mali, the report interrogates different actions that can generate...