Skip to content

Only 1 in 13 participants in peace negotiations since 1992…

“Only 1 in 13 participants in peace negotiations since 1992 has been a woman.” quote by Zainab Salbi
Download Open image
“Only 1 in 13 participants in peace negotiations since 1992 has been a woman.”

Zainab Salbi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Women are dramatically underrepresented in high‑level peace talks, indicating systemic gender bias in conflict resolution processes.

In simple terms: Gender imbalance in peace negotiations.

Key Takeaway

Women’s voices are scarce in peace talks.

Themes

gender equity conflict resolution political representation systemic bias

Mood

determined urgent

Type

statistical call to action

When to use this quote

  • international mediation
  • UN peace conferences
  • regional cease‑fire talks

Key Concepts

peace process participation decision‑making

Practical Applications

  • advocacy for gender quotas
  • research on negotiation outcomes

Questions to Reflect On

  • How might inclusion of women change negotiation dynamics?
  • What barriers prevent women from entering these roles?
A Different Perspective

Some argue that expertise, not gender, should determine negotiator selection; however, diverse perspectives improve durability of agreements.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Zainab Salbi

Explore all 66 Zainab Salbi quotes

More Feminism quotes

Browse all 15,705 Feminism quotes