Women in Conflict and Peace

by International IDEA, Rosalie Arcala Hall, Sara E. Brown, Jenny Hedstrom, Anna Larsson

Overview

What roles can women from marginalized communities play in conflict, peace-making and democratization? Which factors lie behind their involvement in armed conflict? What are the consequences of women’s inclusion and exclusion from peace-building activities? Drawing on case studies from Afghanistan, Myanmar, the Philippines and Rwanda, this publication analyzes the impact of women on intrastate conflict and peace-building.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789176710142
Publisher:	International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistan
Publication date:	05/01/2016
Pages:	106
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports democracy worldwide. Rosalie Arcala Hall is a Professor of Political Science at the University of the Philippines Visayas. Sara E. Brown is the Stern Family Fellow. Jenny Hedström is a Programme Officer for International IDEA’s Democracy and Diversity Programme. Anna Larson is a research associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. Joanna Pares Hoare has written extensively on the subject of women’s activism.

Table of Contents

Preface 5

Acknowledgments 6

Abbreviations and acronyms 8

Introduction 11

Afghanistan Anna Larson 29

Myanmar Jenny Hedström 61

Philippines Rosalie Arcale Hall Joanna Pares Hoare 89

Rwanda Sara E. Brown 123

Conclusion 155

About the authors 166

International IDEA at a glance 168