Women in Conflict and Peace Women in Conflict and Peace What is the role that women from marginalized communities play in conflict, peacemaking and democratization? Which factors lie behind their involvement in armed conflict? What are the consequences of women’s inclusion and exclusion from peacebuilding activities? These are some of the questions explored in Women in Conflict and Peace. Drawing on four case studies from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Rwanda and the Philippines, this publication analyses the impact of women on intrastate conflict and peacebuilding, concluding with recommendations that international and local actors can implement to enhance the participation of marginalized women in future peace- and democracy-building initiatives. International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) Strömsborg, SE-103 34 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 8 698 37 00, fax: +46 8 20 24 22 E-mail:
[email protected], website: www.idea.int ISBN: 978-91-7671-014-2 Women in Conflict and Peace Women in Conflict and Peace Editors Jenny Hedström Thiyumi Senarathna Contributors Rosalie Arcala Hall Sara E. Brown Jenny Hedström Anna Larson Joanna Pares Hoare International IDEA © International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance 2015 International IDEA publications are independent of specific national or political interests. Views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of International IDEA, its Board or its Council members. Applications for permission to reproduce or translate all or any part of this publication should be made to: International IDEA Strömsborg SE -103 34 Stockholm Sweden E-mail:
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