| dc.creator |
Carter, Becky |
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| dc.date |
2021-05-13T10:48:09Z |
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| dc.date |
2021-05-13T10:48:09Z |
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| dc.date |
2021-02-04 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2022-05-26T08:45:40Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2022-05-26T08:45:40Z |
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| dc.identifier |
Carter, B. (2021). Strengthening gender equality in decision-making in Somaliland. K4D Helpdesk Report 947. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies. DOI: 10.19088/K4D.2021.078 |
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| dc.identifier |
https://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/handle/20.500.12413/16599 |
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| dc.identifier |
10.19088/K4D.2021.078 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/CUHPOERS/198424 |
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| dc.description |
This rapid review searched for literature on how and why women continue to struggle in Somaliland to achieve formal political representation and to take on informal decision-making roles on local peace and political matters, from community to national levels. Women’s participation in peacebuilding and political decision-making in Somaliland is very limited. A key barrier is the clan system underpinning Somaliland’s political settlement. Entrenched and politicised, patriarchal clans exclude women (and other minority groups) from formal and customary leadership and decision-making roles. Other contributing factors are conservative religious attitudes and traditional gender norms. Structural inequalities – such as low levels of education, lack of funds, and high levels of violence towards women and girls – impede women’s participation. Some women are more disempowered than others, such as women from minority clans and internally displaced women. However, there is increasing disillusionment with clan politicisation and a growing recognition of women’s value. There are opportunities for framing gender equality in local cultural and religious terms and supporting grassroots activism. |
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| dc.description |
FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) |
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| dc.language |
en |
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| dc.publisher |
Institute of Development Studies |
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| dc.relation |
K4D Helpdesk Report;947 |
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| dc.rights |
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ |
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| dc.rights |
© Crown copyright 2021 |
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| dc.subject |
Gender |
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| dc.subject |
Rights |
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| dc.subject |
Security and Conflict |
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| dc.title |
Strengthening Gender Equality in Decision-making in Somaliland |
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| dc.type |
Helpdesk |
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| dc.coverage |
Somalia |
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