| dc.description.abstract | One of the major challenges we continue to face at
the close of the twentieth century is the achieveme
nt
of genuine lasting word peace. In the past, the eff
ects of war were limited, but today our potential t
o
destroy is beyond imagination. In many parts of th
e world, local and regional conflicts are causing
misery in millions, and have potentially far reachi
ng global consequences. Kenya, especially during th
e
political crisis has not been an exception to the a
bove phenomenon.
The paper starts from the notion that there has not
been enough integration of gender perspectives int
o
peace process and conflict resolutions. The paper t
herefore, attempts to analyze the gender specific
effects of the post election crisis on women and gi
rls, who are both victims and perpetrators of viole
nce.
It also gives recommendations on how the status of
ordinary women in this country can be enhanced,
especially by the church when dealing with peace, u
nity and security. In doing so, the paper emphasize
s
the pro-active roles women can play as peace builde
rs and how governmental and nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs), the politicians, church leade
rs and the general population can take advantage of
this and pay greater attention upon building women’
s capacities in order to better participate in peac
e
building process. | en |
