Crossing the Lines: Women’s Organizations in Conflict Resolutions
Summary
Shelley Anderson argues that community-based women’s organizations are playing a key role in rebuilding post-conflict societies and in reconciliation. Lack of resources, especially financial resources, and lack of decision-making political power are major obstacles. While women’s peace activism challenges many gender stereotypes, there is a danger that women’s role in peace-building may also perpetuate such stereotypes.
Citation
Anderson, Shelley. “Crossing the Lines: Women’s Organizations in Conflict Resolutions.” Development 43 (2000): 34-9.
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