Crossing the Lines: Women's organizations in conflict resolutions

Argues that community-based women's organizations are playing a key role in rebuilding postconflict societies & in reconciliation. Lack of resources, especially financial resources, & lack of decision-making political power are major obstacles. While women's peace activism challeng...

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Published in:Development (Society for International Development) 2000-09, Vol.43 (3), p.34-39
Main Author: Anderson, Shelley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activism
Conflict Resolution
Females
Nongovernmental Organizations
Peace
Political Participation
Political Power
Sex Stereotypes
Stereotypes
Women
Womens Rights
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Summary:Argues that community-based women's organizations are playing a key role in rebuilding postconflict societies & in reconciliation. Lack of resources, especially financial resources, & lack of decision-making political power are major obstacles. While women's peace activism challenges many gender stereotypes, there is a danger that women's role in peace building may also perpetuate such stereotypes. 9 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1011-6370
1461-7072
DOI:10.1057/palgrave.development.1110166