This article draws on a study which reviewed current evidence and lessons on how gender equality can be effectively strengthened in the context of conflict-affected and fragile states. The study looked at women's political and economic empowerment and women and girls’ access to quality services. State-building in conflict-affected and fragile contexts has been widely regarded as an opportunity for securing greater gender equity and equality. While there has been some success in relation to women's participation in elections and formal politics and engagement in small-scale economic enterprise, inequitable gender power relations within the household and wider society have not been considered or understood, and thus opportunities have been lost.

Authors

O'Connell, Helen

Editors

Sweetman, Caroline

Journal

Gender & Development Volume 19 Issue 3 Citizenship

Publication date

25 Nov 2011

DOI

10.1080/13552074.2011.636571

Publisher

Oxfam GB

Routledge

Type

Journal article

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