India, June 30 -- Today, conflicts are a global phenomenon. There is no state or country in the world that can boast of total immunity against conflicts. The role of women in preventing a resurgence of such violence and providing public security to develop the basic functioning of society is most often overlooked. As countries recuperate from the aftermath of war, it is essential to include women in equal proportion in post-conflict reconstruction. Women's contribution in the sphere of post-conflict reconstruction has been most impactful in the enlargement of political rights, improving participation and involvement in reconstruction and promoting human development.

The goal of every society involved in post-conflict reconstruction is to...