Female gender and conflict resolution in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia
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2016-09
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study sought to examine the relationship between female gender and conflict resolution in Garowe, Puntland. The study objectives were; to identify the role of female gender in conflict resolution in Somalia; to examine the challenges faced by female gender in conflict resolution in Somalia and to identify the measures to overcome the challenges faced by female gender in conflict resolution in Somalia. A cross sectional survey was used in the course of the study. Both qualitative and quantitative data was gathered in order to establish the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, so as to examine the relationship .between female gender and conflict resolution. The target population included a total of 215 members of the civil society working in the Public service and NGOs around Garowe. Data was collected from primary and secondary sources using questionnaires and interviews. After collecting data, the researcher organized well answered questionnaire, data was edited and sorted for the next stage. The data was presented in tabular form, pie charts and bar graphs with frequencies and percentages. The study findings revealed that the sample constituted of 100 respondents of which 52% were females and the 48% remaining were males. This implies that females are the majority. This implies that the most respondents were women due to the social beliefs that they are more humble and caring thus can be instrumental in conflict management in Somalia. The study concludes that gender equality and human rights are particularly salient features of conflict management. It is therefore vital that attempts to prevent or manage conflicts must bring women into the process at an early stage – as contributors and active participants - in all stages of conflict management. Much has been written about women in conflict, generally, and their involvement in all that happened in Somalia, specifically. There is need to ensure temporary measures for women’s inclusion are backed up with meaningful support. It is not enough to push women through the door; it is important to be able to support them effectively when they are on the other side. The moral argument about whether quotas are right or wrong will never be won either way; however, they have been shown to be effective in getting women into places that they were not before, and for which non-binding measures have proven to be inefficient
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A research report submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies of Kampala International University
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Female gender, Conflict resolution, Garowe, Puntland, Somalia