Forgotten peace builders

Women worldwide are working to end political exclusion. More must be done to ensure that ALL women participate in building the rule of law, strengthening democracy and have a voice in decision making processes. Sustainable peace requires inclusion of all groups affected by conflict at all stages in the peace-building process. Some progress has been made through a series of United Nations Security Council Resolutions, beginning with Resolution 1325 in 2000, to give women a place at the table in post-conflict peace building and reconciliation; however women with disabilities have not had a role in these processes, neither in practice nor formally through the various United Nations resolutions. Women with disabilities face unique challenges – and offer unique perspectives and have the capacity to make important contributions. An emancipatory gender politics means considering disability, along with other identities.