Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-Conflict Countries: Report of the Expert Group Meeting Jan. 2004

In January 2004, the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women convened an expert group meeting in Glen Cove, New York. The expert group discussed and analyzed electoral processes in post-conflict countries and the obstacles, lessons learned, and good practices in enhancing women's participation in these processes. Based on its discussions, the expert group meeting adopted recommendations on the incorporation of gender perspectives into the phases of elections in post-conflict states and the roles of the various actors in support of women's full participation. The report which follows is the outcome of this meeting.