I have just made my first reading of a joint publication by Actionaid, Womankind and the Institute of Development Studies that I would encourage all my friends in the network to review. FROM THE GROUND UP: Women's role in Local Peace Building in Afghanistan, Liberia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sierra Leone highlights the importance of women's voices to achieve progress beneficial to all in a society.
I recommend printing out the recommendations, and encouraging discussions on ways to achieve successful outcomes in your neighborhood and community....