Hakamat and Peacebuilding 2004-2012

Adam, Nadine Rea Intisar

doi:10.4000/ema.3595

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“…Ironically, while space for women to contribute to peace was curtailed, ample space was provided for those who glorified war. The Hakamat were associated with the war in Darfur in this regard (Adam 2016, 159). Leigh (2021) notes that all Darfur is noted for its war singers ‘hakamas’.…”

Section: Local Women and The African Union Peace Support Successesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In recognising the danger the Hakamat singers pose to peace in Darfur, they have, in recent time, been induced to devote themselves towards peace as the songs they now sing are given to bridging the ethnic divide (see Adam 2016). Those who appreciate the value of these women on peace initiatives have sought ways of encouraging them.…”

Section: Local Women and The African Union Peace Support Successesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Local Women and Building the Peace: Narratives from Africa

Cocodia

2022

Insight on Africa

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Inadequate attention is given to the influence of local women in fostering peace. Scholars and policymakers in striving to plug this deficit now pay more attention to the contributions women make to peace. This article supports this reorientation and makes a case for encouraging local women in peace processes by pointing out the difficulties in ending conflict when they channel their efforts to conflict exacerbation out of being denied formal spaces to contribute to peace. Using events from the conflict in Liberia (1989–2003), Burundi (1993–2005) and Sudan’s Darfur (2007 to date), this study points to the significance of harnessing the energies of local women in forging peace during conflict and sustaining it post conflict. Using descriptive analysis, this article argues in support of conventional feminist thought that the absence of women from peace initiatives conjures a vital missing link in achieving stability.

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Section: Local Women and The African Union Peace Support Successesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Local Women and The African Union Peace Support Successesmentioning

confidence: 99%