The Role of Women in Peace building in Somalia

ABSTRACT Peacebuilding has become increasingly important to prevent continuing among previously warring factions. Traditional peacebuilding strategies to date have included activities that strive to address security, governance, relief, development, and reconciliation challenges to curb potential volatile situations from once again becoming full-fledged conflicts. However, peacebuilding strategies or designs have not fully recognized the particular needs of women and have not acknowledged the significance of women ‘s contributions to peacebuilding in war-torn communities. This study aimed to examine the role of Somali women in peacebuilding to gain public perspectives on the issue as it is an essential phenomenon. Using non-mathematical sampling techniques, the researcher selected a sample of 40 respondents to determine the role of Somali women in peacebuilding. The study noted the various levels of the role of Somali women together with the challenges of peace-building ahead of this phenomenon. Data was sorted and then analysed. SPSS software enhanced data processing by providing relevant tables for analysis. The researcher applied all the elements of descriptive research. In chapter four, the data was analysed in SPSS, and the result was presented in tables and bar charts to make it easier for the end users. The majority of the respondents of this study 75% confirmed that there is an important role Somali women in peacebuilding in Somalia, describing the positive aspect of practising it the way 12.5% of the respondents were in disagreement that There is an important role that played Somali women on peacebuilding in Somalia. More than 62.5% confirmed that Somali women promote peace during the conflict or in the post-conflict. Here, based on the findings of this study supported the same suggestions by Mohamed that Women have a significant role as peace envoys. In some regions, among the Somali, older women who could no longer conceive were used as peace envoys.