NATO says gender mainstreaming is legal requirement for Prisoners of War - Speech Brief
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3 February 2026 15:25 UTC · NATO · NATO News · Source · Email X Link

NATO says gender mainstreaming is legal requirement for Prisoners of War

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  • IMS GENAD hosted panel on gender and Prisoners of War
  • Speakers say gender mainstreaming is legally required and NATO training needs gender integration

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  • IMS Office of the Gender Advisor hosted a panel on integrating gender into the handling, protection, release and reintegration of Prisoners of War.
  • Dr Abhimanyu George Jain (ICRC) said updated ICRC commentaries reflect women's combat participation and that equal treatment requires gender-sensitive provisions and access to appropriate rations, clothing and medical care.
  • Speakers highlighted Ukraine as a case study, noted sexual violence in detention has predominantly affected men, and said SERE and reintegration training in NATO lack adequate gender integration, recommending adapted regulations, training and diverse reintegration teams.
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Language Selection: English Français About us Organization Founding treaty NATO member countries Structure NATO Military Committee portal Military Committee IMS Office of the Gender Advisor NATO agencies Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) NATO Headquarters NATO Secretary General North Atlantic Council (NAC) Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination...

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