Women's Access, Representation and Leadership in the United Nations

Kirsten Haack

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English

Springer Nature Switzerland AG
28 November 2021

Gender studies: women; Political structure & processes; United Nations & UN agencies

Series: Gender and Politics

The face of international politics has changed significantly in the 21st century: it has become increasingly female. Whether that includes women in multilateral meetings, global conferences and embassies, or women at the UN and one of its many agencies in the field, it is apparent that women are accessing leadership positions in a variety of areas. This book investigates the development of gender equality at the United Nations by analyzing women in leadership roles. This introduction of empirical feminism to the study of international organizations applies what is known about women’s participation and representation in comparative politics and gender studies to the United Nations System. It traces women’s access to leadership roles, and explains where and why a range of hurdles prevent women from participating in the work of the UN. In doing so, it offers insights into recruitment and human resources practices and their politics, and into leadership by bureaucratic actors.

By: Kirsten Haack
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2022 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 469g
ISBN: 9783030835361
ISBN 10: 3030835367
Series: Gender and Politics
Pages: 222
Publication Date: 28 November 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. UN gender policy since 1945.- Chapter 3. A profile of women leaders.- Chapter 4. Gaining access to executive office.- Chapters 5. Leadership: norm and policy entrepreneurship.- Chapter 6. The Secretary-Generalship.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.

Kirsten Haack is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Northumbria University, UK. She is Author of The United Nations Democracy Agenda (2011) and has published in Global Governance, Global Society, Journal of Women Politics & Policy, and International Studies Perspectives. Her research interests include international organizations, leadership and women in global governance, the UN Security Council and law-making, and international dimensions of democracy and representation.

Reviews for Women's Access, Representation and Leadership in the United Nations

“Women’s Access, Representation and Leadership in the United Nations provides a thorough examination of female leadership and representation in the international arena … . This book provides excellent insights and food for thought on a topic that academics have only recently started to study. … this book represents a useful resource for scholars interested in divinginto the history of the UN through the actions and advances of women and female leaders.” (Giulia Papapietro, The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, Vol. 18, 2023)