The United Nations has called for the inclusion of women in resolving conflicts and peacebuilding in Nigeria.
The world body made the call via its subsidiary UN Women Monday in Abuja during a sensitisation workshop organised for state lawmakers by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies in conjunction with the Norwegian Embassy.
Speaking through the UN Women Country Representative, who was represented at the occasion by the Deputy Director, Representation, Lansana Inonneh, the body said women were disproportionately impacted during conflicts, saying it will be most unfair to bypass them during conflict resolution as they should be embedded in the process, given their status in the society.
”Insecurity impacts every segment of society, but women are disproportionately affected,” she said.
While making a case for women in conflict prevention and management, the Country Representative advocated that women and girls must be protected and secured…
