A gender perspective calls attention to these differences, and seeks to ensure that the security needs and capacities of women and girls (circa 50% of the population) are not excluded. Acknowledging and responding to the different security and justice needs of women, men, boys and girls. For instance, women face a higher risk of domestic violence and men face a higher risk of gun violence. Only through fully understanding and responding to these context-specific differences in security and justice needs can SSR initiatives increase security and justice equally for women, men, boys and girls. Ensuring the full and equal participation of men and women within security decision-making as well as within security system institutions.