Women as transforming agency in development: Towards peace-making and justice-building in the Israeli/ Palestinian conflict situation with special reference to the opt (occupied Palestinian

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International Journal of Development Research

Women as transforming agency in development: Towards peace-making and justice-building in the Israeli/ Palestinian conflict situation with special reference to the opt (occupied Palestinian

Abstract: 

In conflict situations, women are much more disadvantaged compared to men. Women tend to be the most vulnerable victims of various forms of violence.  But focusing only on women as victims of conflicts ignores the fact that women play significant roles during and after the conflicts, and reinforces existing traditional gender values and practices that women are only “passive” and “subservient” in peace and politics. This has negative consequences in overlooking women’s potential as key actors in peace-building processes and activities. It therefore is of utmost importance to take cognisance of the fact that women themselves are powerful actors in conflict situations.

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