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Latest items for EWCMS-LAW-2

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
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
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
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Jan. 4, 2021, 10:50 a.m.
Countries: Zimbabwe
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Zimbabwe does not have conscription.
Jan. 4, 2021, 10:50 a.m.
Countries: Yemen
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Yemen does not have conscription.
Jan. 4, 2021, 10:49 a.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

In the United Arab Emirates, only men have to complete compulsory military service.
Jan. 4, 2021, 10:47 a.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

In Turkey, only men have a mandatory military service obligation.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:57 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Saudi Arabia does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:57 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Rwanda does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:56 p.m.
Countries: Romania
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Romania does not have conscription; "conscription ended 2006."
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:55 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

In Qatar, there is "conscription for males age 18-35; compulsory service times range from 4 months up to a year," but women are not conscripted.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Poland does not have conscription; "conscription [was] phased out in 2009-12."
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:53 p.m.
Countries: Papua New Guinea
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Papua New Guinea does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:53 p.m.
Countries: Oman
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Oman does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:52 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Nigeria does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:52 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Nicaragua does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:51 p.m.
Countries: New Zealand
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

New Zealand does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:51 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Nepal does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:50 p.m.
Countries: Mozambique
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

In Mozambique, "registration for military service is mandatory for all males and females at 18 years of age."
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:49 p.m.
Countries: Mauritania
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Mauritania does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:48 p.m.
Countries: Malta
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Malta does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:48 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

The Maldives does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Malaysia
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Malaysia does not have conscription.
Jan. 3, 2021, 12:46 p.m.
Countries: Lesotho
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-2

Lesotho does not have conscription.