Aportes de la mujer militar desde la política sectorial de género en la seguridad y defensa del estado colombiano

Authors

  • Cedrid Gómez Torregrosa Escuela Superior de Guerra “General Rafael Reyes Prieto"

Keywords:

Gender perspective,, Armed Forces, National security, Defense, Colombia

Abstract

This review article examines the incorporation of gender perspective in the formulation of defense and security policies and strategies of the Colombian state. It explores the historical background of women's contributions in the military context, identifies findings from the insertion of gender perspective in military institutions, and describes contributions from this perspective to strengthen the exercise of national security and defense. The methodology used was an exhaustive documentary review of national and international sources. The results show significant advances in the inclusion of women in the armed forces and in the integration of gender perspective in security policies, but also reveal persistent challenges. It is concluded that the effective incorporation of gender perspective in security and defense is both a challenge and an opportunity to improve operational effectiveness and equity in Colombian military institutions.

Author Biography

Cedrid Gómez Torregrosa, Escuela Superior de Guerra “General Rafael Reyes Prieto"

Social worker and officer in the Colombian National Navy, with a distinguished professional and institutional career focused on the design, implementation, and strengthening of family, gender, and welfare policies within the institution. She holds a Specialization in Family and Social Networks from La Salle University, a Specialization in Political Studies from Sergio Arboleda University, a Specialization in National Security and Defense from the Higher War College, and a Master’s degree in Family and Gender Studies from the University of Cartagena.

Throughout her career, she has led strategic departments including Family Support Offices, Personnel Management Divisions, the Schools Division of the Naval Welfare Directorate, and the Victims Division of the Directorate for Transition Support. Her experience combines technical expertise with social responsibility in managing the welfare of naval personnel and their families.

She is the author of the article “Military Women: Leadership and Historical Persistence” (El Universal, Cartagena, 2021) and the research study “Military Women and Gender-Based Violence: A Case Study in Cartagena, Bolívar” (University of Cartagena, 2024). These publications represent significant contributions to the understanding of the historical role of women in the Colombian Armed Forces and contribute to the analysis of the incorporation of gender and sex perspectives within military culture.

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06/25/2026

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