Why gender inclusion matters for post-conflict recovery

ieg_admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:38:54 +0000

Why gender inclusion matters for post-conflict recovery ieg_admin Tue, 02/16/2016 - 17:38

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Extremely important findings and insights. In Myanmar's new democratic government, a small percentage of women were elected to Parliament for the first time. It's a positive first step towards constitutional changes and empowerment for women to access their rights. Given the high level of conflict in ethnic states over the past 50+ years, women have suffered considerably and need for their voices to be heard. Although Myanmar is starting to take actions on their own, they need global support to accelerate this work and focus it appropriately.

'The danger is that blanket post-conflict interventions compensate the perpetrators rather than the victims of war' Substantial change but will the call be heeded and does it go far enough? Good to hear more examples of how women can help successfully shape post conflict interventions. Wary of further victimisation or pacification - women are hugely strong and need to be central to processes of change.

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Why gender inclusion matters for post-conflict recovery

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