Women and Politics

  More Than Victims: The Role of Women in Conflict Prevention This report by the Wilson Center explores women's evolving role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts. It critiques the tendency to portray women solely as victims of conflict, emphasizing their active participation as peacebuilders, leaders, and negotiators. Drawing on discussions from a 2002 conference, the report highlights several cases, including in Kashmir and Nigeria, where women have organized grassroots movements for peace. The report also connects women’s participation to international policy frameworks, like UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which advocates for gender equality in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Challenges, such as the lack of political inclusion, are also discussed.   https://www.wilsoncenter.org/publication/more-victims-the-role-women-conflict-prevention-pdf Reassessing Women’s Role in Peace and Security in the Middle East  This article from the Middle East...

  The Kurdish Women's Movement: History, Theory, Practice The publication The Kurdish Women's Movement: History, Theory, Practice by Dilar Dirik explores the political and social significance of Kurdish women in revolutionary movements, particularly in Rojava (Syrian Kurdistan). It examines how these women challenge traditional gender roles by engaging in armed struggle and political activism. The movement deeply connects to the broader Kurdish liberation ideology, advocating for democracy, equality, and autonomy. This study also emphasizes the movement's roots in anti-patriarchal resistance, offering insights into its historical development and the role of Kurdish women in shaping future feminist discourses in the region. https://www.rsc.ox.ac.uk/publications/the-kurdish-womens-movement-history-theory-practice The Mother, the Politician, and the Guerilla: Women’s Political Imagination in the Kurdish Movement The article The Mother, the Politician, and the Guerilla: Women...