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Short Summary
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| Title |
The Invincible Invisibles: Ethiopian Women in
Conflict and Peacemaking |
| Author |
Mulugeta Tefera, E. |
| Publication
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January 2005 |
| Publisher |
University for Peace |
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Short Summary |
Women's position in relation to conflict is complex.
They can be among the most vulnerable and victimised groups but can
also play central roles. The most dominant image in relation to women
and conflict is that of vulnerability and victimisation. The contribution
they make in resisting invading forces and maintaining the society
during conflicts is ignored. Women's potential role in formal and
traditional peace negotiation is also not sufficiently recognised.
This review highlights women's roles in conflict, both historically
and recently in Ethiopia. The literature shows that women have participated
in all wars fought to protect the country from foreign invasion and
attempts for colonisation in activities of mobilisation, food preparation,
nursing, and armed combat. Ethiopian women have also participated
in sustaining the society through productive, reproductive and community
activities. In terms of conflict prevention, history shows their roles
in averting battles that were to be launched through song and other
oral traditions. The contribution of women in post-conflict rehabilitation
is also evident in the activities of women's associations. However,
in spite of all these efforts made by women, they are still excluded
from both formal and traditional peace negotiation processes. |
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