Articles
04 December 2020
OPINION: Women’s participation in peace processes – is it enough?
Guaranteeing the inclusion of women in peacebuilding processes in quantitative terms is not a synonym for meaningful participation. Belén Grau Contreras explains why we must also focus on the quality of their involvement to create a game-changing impact both in peace-making and peacebuilding.
We need to have a conversation about the participation of women in peacebuilding processes.
There is consensus on the need for enhanced implementation of international standards related to the inclusion of women in building peace.
But, do we honestly care about the quality of their participation? The answer is: not enough.