Abstract: The protection of women in a conflict situation is topical in the conflict in the English Speaking regions of Cameroon where the challenges women have been facing is a cause for concern. Why are women suffering the brunt of the conflict? What is the position of the law/government in protecting the citizens in times of conflict and how effective is the protection? The study employs the qualitative research methodology where both the primary and secondary sources of information are used in addressing the above worries together with interview and focus group discussions of some relevant stakeholders on their impression about the conflict. Findings reveal that women have suffered negative effects since the conflict began as wives, mothers, peace crusaders or as silent civilians when compared to the effects on their male counterpart even though women did not take part in the cause of the conflict. The respect and protection of the rights of citizens especially women who are the vulnerable group during the conflict are not effectively guaranteed. The government should institute adequate measures to ensure the effective implementation of the laws guaranteeing the rights of the citizens and to take holistic approach to peacefully end the conflict that has negatively affected the population as a whole.
Keywords: Women, Protection, Rights, Conflict, Cameroon.
Title: Protection of Women in a Conflict Situation: Lessons from the Conflict in the English Speaking Regions of Cameroon
Author: Patience Munge Sone
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 20-31
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 13-July-2022
