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Women Politicians: A Global Force for Peace

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March 12, 2007

Women Politicians: A Global Force for Peace

This paper argues that democratic participation, human rights, and gender equality are crucial elements for the long-term process of peace-building. It includes suggestions for how women parliamentarians can use their powers of persuasion to negotiate for peace.

Resource type
Academic Paper / Article
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Theme
Post-conflict and Transitional Participation
Women's Leadership
Author
Eugenia Piza-Lopez
Publisher
International Alert
Link
http://www.capwip.org/resources/womparlconf2000/plenary3.htm#lopez
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This paper argues that democratic participation, human rights, and gender equality are crucial elements for the long-term process of peace-building. It includes suggestions for how women parliamentarians can use their powers of persuasion to negotiate for peace.

Resource type
Academic Paper / Article
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Theme
Post-conflict and Transitional Participation
Women's Leadership
Author
Eugenia Piza-Lopez
Publisher
International Alert

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