WomanStats

Open Codebook in a New Window | Open Acronym List in a New Window

Latest items for EWCMS-LAW-2

Dec. 10, 2024, 3:44 p.m.

Countries: Denmark
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

"Denmark is planning to conscript women and increase the length of national service in an attempt to 'avoid war'" (para 1). "Denmark wants to increase the number of young people doing military service by extending conscription to women and increasing the time of service from four months to 11 months for both genders" (para 4). "Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the new system would require a change in the law, which he said will happen in 2025 and take effect in 2026" (para 11).

Israel - Percentage of Female Soldiers

Dec. 6, 2024, 10:55 p.m.

Countries: Israel
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

"Women must carry out military service alongside men and are called back to serve in the Army Reserve in times of crisis" (para 29).

Conscription of Women in Myanmar

Dec. 4, 2024, 4:45 p.m.

Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

"Estelle knew she had to flee Myanmar. The military junta had just announced it would introduce conscription to bolster its forces against myriad armed groups challenging its power, and she was terrified she would be forced to fight. The former government worker, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, is among thousands of people who have decided to leave their homes since the mandatory military service law was announced in February, and then came into effect in April" (par. 1-2). But they took the risk anyway despite the fact that, at 36, Estelle falls outside the age range for conscription. A few days after its initial announcement, the...more

SouthKorea Gender Ministry

Nov. 3, 2023, 11:41 a.m.

Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

“In 2018, South Korea spawned Asia's first and most successful #MeToo movement. But in its wake, a wave of anti-feminism coursed through the country, fuelled by young men who were concerned that, in their hyper-competitive society, women were gaining the upper hand. They take issue with having to complete compulsory military service, which stops them from working for up to two years. They have succeeded in turning feminism into a dirty word, with some women now embarrassed, or even afraid, to use it. But more significantly they got the president to respond to their rallying cries” (para 18). Women are not conscripted, but men are (ET - CODER COMMENT).more

WPS in Latin American countries

May 2, 2023, 5:58 p.m.

Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad/Tobago, Uruguay
Variables: ATC-DATA-6, EWCMS-PRACTICE-2, EWCMS-LAW-1, EWCMS-LAW-2, EWCMS-LAW-4, EMCMS-LAW-1

Table 7 titled “Policy and Practice,” lists the countries in the survey and information on accommodations made for women in the military. All military positions are open to women in Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad, and Uruguay. All military positions are not open to women in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Paraguay. There are recruitment targets in Argentina for the military and it is unknown whether it is the same for the police. Brazil does not have recruitment targets since there are some caps in the military and local caps in the police. Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, and Peru all have no recruitment target...more

WPS in Latin American countries

May 2, 2023, 7 a.m.

Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad/Tobago, Uruguay
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Table 6 titled “Women’s Participation as a percentage of the Total Force,” highlights each country in the survey, the percentage of women in their military, deployed, senior military women, percent of women in the police and senior policewomen. Argentina has 17.3% women in the military and 8% deployed. There is no data for the other categories. Brazil has 7.6% women in the military, 8% deployed and 9% of women are police. No data was provided for the percent of senior women in the military or police. Chile has 10% of women in military, 10% deployed, 34% of women in the Police force and 15% senior policewomen. No data was provided...more

Indonesian Army Ends 'Two-Finger' Virginity Tests on Female Recruits

Feb. 28, 2022, 12:34 a.m.

Countries: Indonesia
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

"The Indonesian army has ended its 'two-finger' virginity test for female recruits, after they were branded 'degrading, discriminatory, and traumatic.' 'The purpose of the examinations now is more focused on ensuring that the recruit will be able to lead a healthy life and will not encounter any medical issues leading to the loss of life,' he added" (para 1,5).

Congreso de Columbia

Jan. 7, 2022, 3:06 p.m.

Countries: Colombia
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

"'Employers are obliged to place the partially disabled worker in the position he held or to provide him with a job compatible with his abilities and aptitudes, for which they must carry out the necessary personnel movements.' 'Right to relocation of professional soldiers with decreased work capacity'" (1).

Somalia, Fatima, Hassan Interview

Jan. 6, 2022, 1:57 p.m.

Countries: Somalia
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

"Women are draftable. They are drafted the same way as men (i.e. health, high school degree, etc). However, for 'the physical fitness the procedures are not the same as men'" (1).

Fatima Interview 2021

Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.

Countries: Somalia
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

"Yes, if a woman becomes pregnant or has minor children she can choose to be discharged or serve in a non-combat position" (1).

Rabbis Speak Out Against Women's Enlistment-WUNRN

June 24, 2021, 5:57 p.m.

Countries: Israel
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2, EMCMS-LAW-1, EMCMS-LAW-2

"When the State of Israel was first founded and the draft law was passed, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion agreed to exempt certain groups from military service. The law exempts pregnant and married women as well as unmarried women who practice a religious way of life from mandatory service. This position became the official stance of the Chief Rabbinate. It is also the official position of the national-religious public school system" (para 4).

Eritrea HRW

March 13, 2021, 2:37 p.m.

Countries: Eritrea
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

"Most men and unmarried women are forced into open-ended service for the government despite a government decree limiting service to 18 months. After military training, some conscripts are assigned to military duties, but according to the government, over 80 percent are assigned jobs in the civil service or at government agricultural or construction projects" (para 6).