Women's participation in mediation and policy formulation of various Peacebuilding efforts can be a source of force multiplier. However, adherence to merit, cross-board institutional contexts and strict professionalism should not be compromised.
We believe that lasting peace in a conflict would remain elusive without improving the conditions of women and other vulnerable segments of the society. For long-term economic recovery and social cohesion, women's access to health, education and entrepreneurship is essential.
In the context of human-dimension of Peacebuilding, the Secretary General's report on “Women and Peacebuilding” is both candid and objective. The report put forth a ‘seven-point action plan' that factors gender perspective in Peacebuilding endeavours.