Burundi Case Study
Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement
  • Women
  • Men
Women’s Roles
In 2000 peace talks
2%
women
Negotiators
0%
women
Mediators
0%
women
Signatories
Women's Representation in Parliament
2000
6% women
2005
18% women
Women’s political participation in postconflict states is associated with decreased risk of conflict relapse. Figures represent the percentage of women in the national parliament (the average of both houses if a bicameral system).
Negotiating Parties
Government of Burundi
China
Government of National Unity
Agreement References
Women, Girls, and Gender
Violence Against Women
Type of Peace Process
Comprehensive Agreement
Third Parties
Organization of African Unity
Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation
International Organization of la Francophonie
Reports
Women's Power Index
Find out where women around the world wield political power - and why it matters.
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Find out where women around the world wield political power - and why it matters.
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Growing Economies Through Gender Parity
Closing the gender gap in the workforce could add a $28 trillion to the global GDP.
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Closing the gender gap in the workforce could add a $28 trillion to the global GDP.
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Women's Workplace Equality Index
Most countries still have laws that make it harder for women to work than men.
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Most countries still have laws that make it harder for women to work than men.
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