dc.contributor.author | Carter, Becky | |
dc.coverage.spatial | Somalia | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-05-13T10:48:09Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-05-13T10:48:09Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2021-02-04 | |
dc.identifier.citation | 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 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | https://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/handle/20.500.12413/16599 | |
dc.description.abstract | 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. | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.publisher | Institute of Development Studies | en |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | K4D Helpdesk Report;947 | |
dc.rights.uri | https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ | en |
dc.subject | Gender | en |
dc.subject | Rights | en |
dc.subject | Security and Conflict | en |
dc.title | Strengthening Gender Equality in Decision-making in Somaliland | en |
dc.type | Helpdesk | en |
dc.rights.holder | © Crown copyright 2021 | en |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.19088/K4D.2021.078 | |
dcterms.dateAccepted | 2021-02-04 | |
rioxxterms.funder | Default funder | en |
rioxxterms.identifier.project | Default project | en |
rioxxterms.version | VoR | en |
rioxxterms.versionofrecord | 10.19088/K4D.2021.078 | en |
rioxxterms.funder.project | 9ce4e4dc-26e9-4d78-96e9-15e4dcac0642 | en |