Improving the Status of Women in the Wake of War: Overcoming Structural Obstacles

October 17, 2017

Julie Mertus

Abstract

This paper highlights the relationship between increasing women’s participation in legislative, judicial, and security efforts and a seemingly insignificant impact on the lives of women. Specifically, it explores the limitations inherent in a rights-based approach, and focuses on particular structural challenges to including women in the peacebuilding process.

Citation

Mertus, Julie. “Improving the Status of Women in the Wake of War: Overcoming Structural Obstacles.” Columbia Journal of Transnational Law 41, no. 54 (2003): 541–555.