Fieldwork for this case study was conducted in Kabul (Afghanistan) from 5-15 February 2013. Preparatory work and consultations were conducted prior to fieldwork, and several interviews that were not scheduled during the consultant‟s time in Afghanistan were conducted by phone or online subsequent to the field travel. This case study examined the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women‟s (UN Women) peace and security work, but also looked more broadly into areas of its portfolio which concerned aspects of violence against women (VAW) and governance work relevant to the peace and security agenda. In relation to the examination of UN Women‟s peace and security work, the case study also examined related operational and capacity issues as they arose and in agreement with the evaluation matrix areas of inquiry. The objective of the case study was to contribute to a wider assessment of UN Women‟s work in these areas, and assess how it supported women‟s leadership and participation in contexts of fragility or conflict.

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