Women in Conflict Mediation - Why It Matters
2013. Author: Marie O'Reilly, Andrea Ó Súilleabháin (IPI)
This brief examines the current state of women’s involvement in formal peace processes, focusing on the role of lead mediators. After setting out the UN’s commitments and progress on ensuring women’s participation, the brief explores why women’s voices matter and how lead mediators can reinforce women’s agency in building sustain-able peace.
- Women in Peacebuilding , Insider Mediation , Dialogue Process , Conflict Prevention
- Research/Lessons Learned