Abstract
This study examines the critical roles of women in post-conflict peace-building, with a particular focus on the Guji–Gedio conflict in southern Ethiopia. Using a qualitative research approach that integrates primary and secondary data, the study draws insights from 61 participants through key informant interviews, in-depth discussions with community members, and focus group sessions with women. The findings reveal that, despite enduring significant hardships during conflict, women's contributions to peace-building are severely restricted by entrenched patriarchal norms, traditional gender expectations, and limited access to education. The study underscores the pressing need for targeted interventions to dismantle these structural barriers and foster inclusive, equitable, and sustainable peace-building processes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | (In-Press) |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Violence Against Women |
| Volume | (In-Press) |
| Early online date | 27 Jan 2025 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 27 Jan 2025 |
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Keywords
- women
- peace-building
- Guji
- Gedio
- conflict
