Women’s active involvement and engagement plays a vital role in keeping peace in the world. They can transcend the boundaries of nationality, religion, class and socio-economic background to influence peace-building process. Traditional practices carry more weight and has long term influence on people’s mind. Women’s involvement in peace-building is as old as their experience of violence. Women have played a variety of roles throughout history that support war and other forms of violence, from warrior to battlefield. However, their gender identities allow them to do some peace building that men cannot do. Communities that use all the talents, experience and wisdom of both men and women are more capable to address the needs of their members and the society. If women are excluded from participating in community decisions and leadership or are so busy with household responsibilities that they do not have time to go to community meetings, then the talents, experiences and wisdom ...
Mahamandaleshwar, Juna Akhara