Women in Peace Processes and the effects on Sexual Violence : A quantitative study on how female participation in peace agreements affect the occurrence of post-conflict conflict-related sexual violence
Abstract: Despite the vast occurrence of conflict-related sexual violence, it is seldom addressed in peace agreements. The overall absence of female delegates to peace processes has been suggested as an explanation, however this suggestion remains empirically untested. This article has quantitatively tested the effect of female signatories to peace agreements on conflict-related sexual violence occurring post-conflict, hypothesising that it will have a mitigating effect on the occurrence. Using data from Krause, Krause and Bränfors as well as PRIO’s Sexual Violence in Armed Conflicts, the hypothesis is mainly tested through logistic regression analysis. The research yields no statistically significant result regarding the relationship. Further research is needed in order to establish covariation between the two variables.
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