The author examines the level of female participation in contemporary peacemaking, and argues that current peacemaking processes exclude women. Exclusion in the peace process is particularly significant in shaping the role women have in the post-conflict setting, as peace agreements often transform into the foundations of the political and legal institutions of the post-conflict state. As a result, including women in the peacemaking process is essential for integrating a gendered perspective into the country’s overall reform efforts. The author dissects the challenges to this process and also offers recommendations for how to improve women’s overall inclusion in the peacemaking process.