L’assurance et le maintien de la paix est capital pour la sécurité et le développement de l’Afrique de l’Ouest ; les femmes de cette région et bien sûr, sur tout le continent ont démontré à travers des actions pratiques leur détermination à traduire cette préoccupation en une réalité.
Gender equality is not only a democratic right, but a necessary pre-condition for sustainable development as it facilitates the utilization of all available resources in order to promote development. The marginalization of some groups on the basis of social roles implies inefficiency. Unless women and men have equal opportunities, capacities and voice, gender equality will not be achieved.
The concept of security sector reform (SSR) — transforming security institutions into accountable, rights-respecting organizations subordinate to a civilian authority, often in post-conflict situations — has coalesced over the past ten years.
The International Center for Transitional Justice / European Union
Auteur:
Karen Campbell-Nelson, Ed.D.
This report examines the role of women in the implementation of international peace and security instruments through a case study of transitional justice mechanisms in the Liberian context. The experiences of Liberian women have much to teach the world about women’s role in peacebuilding—not only were women strategic in influencing Liberia’s 2003 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), but Liberia also boasts the first elected woman head of state on the African continent.
