This book critically examines the multifaceted roles of women during Nepal's civil war (1996-2006) and the subsequent post-conflict reconstruction period (2006-2016). It engages with the women, peace, and security literature to assess how peace processes can foster women's empowerment, emphasizing the critical importance of a gender perspective in conflict and security studies.

The study specifically analyzes Nepal's significant leap in women's political representation after the 2006 Comprehensive Peace Accord, a notable achievement often contrasted with similar mobilization efforts elsewhere in South Asia. By presenting war-time and post-conflict studies through a gender lens, the book scrutinizes whether conflict and peacebuilding inherently accelerate the transformation of gender roles, offering new insights into dynamics of empowerment and disempowerment.

Why You Should Read?

• Understand the diverse roles of women during Nepal's civil war and its post-conflict era.
• Critically evaluate the potential of peace processes to advance women's empowerment in South Asia.
• Explore Nepal's unique success in increasing women's political representation post-conflict.
• Gain insights into gender transformation and political change in conflict-affected societies.