Publication
2010
An increasing number of countries emerging from armed conflict have introduced mechanisms for affirmative action to guarantee women’s representation in post-conflict political processes. Burundi and Nepal are two of these countries, and both introduced quotas to bring about the entry of an unprecedented number of women into their political institutions following post-conflict elections. These positive achievements, however, should not deter us from addressing the many remaining challenges that impede women’s participation in decision-making.
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Author | Åshild Falch |
Series | PRIO Policy Briefs |
Issue | 2 |
Publisher | Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) |
Copyright | © 2010 International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) |