This book offers a new perspective on international law which was for centuries maledominant and genderblind. However this gender blindness has led to many injustices the failure to recognize certain rights and to impunity for serious crimes. The book examines the development of gender perspectives in various branches of international law while also discussing and explaining certain universal standards. However particular attention is paid to the European human rights system. Accordingly the book provides detailed explanations of the EUs external policies in relation to sex sexual orientation and gender identity. Also there is a special focus on the relevant jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights in relation to gender and sexual orientation female reproduction and sexuality. The authors explain not only the importance of an adequate legal framework for combating gender inequality but also the detrimental effects of deeply rooted gender stereotypes and prejudices. Subsequently the development of particular branches is presented such as a gendersensitive approach to the prevention of war crimes gender perspectives in refugee law and the evolution of gendersensitive environmental law. In addition the problematic situation of discrimination in the workplace is addressed from various perspectives. Many discussions especially among EU member states are reserved for the issue of womens participation in managerial boards while the growing awareness of gender equality in international trade agreements represents another interesting topic. Lastly the book offers a historical perspective on the development of international law in the interwar period with a particular focus on the situation in Yugoslavia. The book critically reconsiders the dominant molds of legal knowledge and presents innovative gendersensitive and gendercompetent insights on a variety of issues in international law in order to introduce readers to new research topics relevant to gender equali