Women and Peace
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- ISBN 9780791414002
- Weight: 281g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jul 1993
- Publisher: State University of New York Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Explores how empowering women to participate in decision-making at every level is essential for building a just, secure, and peaceful world.
In Women and Peace, renowned peace educator Betty A. Reardon explores the vital connection between the advancement of women and the creation of a just, secure world. Drawing on decades of experience in international peace and human rights organizations, Reardon demonstrates how empowering women to participate in decision-making at all levels—from local communities to the global stage—is essential for sustainable peace.
Through compelling analysis and real-world examples, Reardon:
· Examines the continuum of violence and the pursuit of positive peace.
· Highlights women's unique contributions to peacebuilding and global security.
· Provides tools for study and discussion, including key UN documents and resources on women's roles in shaping policy.
Betty A. Reardon is Director of the Peace Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Long active in a number of international organizations and movements, she has served on the Council of the International Peace Research Association, the Council of the University for Peace, and the International Jury for the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education. Her previous publications are in the areas of women's issues, human rights, alternative security systems, and teaching and learning the skills of peacemaking.
