The expansion of women's roles as peace-builders is achievable, notwithstandi...

The expansion of women's roles as peace-builders is achievable, notwithstanding negative views that may arise on social change folowing armed conflict and a tendency by male dominated societies in post-conflict regiors to undermine the new roles women can have in helping to resolve conflict and associated violence. Consideration should be given to including marginalized men such as former combatants or those in refugee or IDP camps in our efforts to support women's equal participation in peace processes, while governments should ensure that traditional practices are not misused by men to control women or to violate their rights.