The peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has been considered as one of the most inclusive peace agreements. However, in comparison to men, women are engaging less in participatory peace implementation mechanisms, such as community meetings that identify needs and projects to develop conflict-affected regions. An analysis of survey data reveals that not all women, but particularly those that self-identify as homemakers, tend to participate less in civic organizations that promote engagement in community meetings.
Author: Eduardo Acostamadiedo
Eduardo Acostamadiedo completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá in 2015, and recieved a Master in Public Policy from Hertie School of Governance in Berlin in 2018. He has worked as a political analyst at the the International Organization for Migration Mission in Colombia and was an intern at PRIF in the summer of 2018.
