Abstract: This paper is an exploration of the role of women in peacebuilding within the African context. The paper specifically draws from the role and the position that women have played in peacebuilding in Africa and the challenges that they undergo. Some of the challenges discussed will be the exclusion of women in decision making and the role of illiteracy among various. The arguments presented here are grounded on the understanding that gender disparity is a deterrent factor in the achievement of peace and stability and the general development of African states. The study takes a comparative approach, with Liberia and Congo nations as cases under consideration. The two countries are examples of African countries that have suffered through civil wars. Often, women and children have been the most affected. The paper bases its arguments on Resolution 1325 that acknowledges the role of women in conflict and peacebuilding. In the closing remarks, the research advocates for heightened support of women involved in peacebuilding strategies in order to foster the stability of African countries.
Keywords: Peace Building, Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Women, Resolution 1325 Challenges.
Title: ROLE OF WOMEN IN PEACEBUILDING: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO AND LIBERIA
Author: Kapten, A., Bogonko, T., Kivuva, W., Mutta, N., Kyalo, J., Ng’eno, W
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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