Author profile: Swechchha Dahal

Dr Swechchha Dahal is a researcher and practitioner in the field of gender and peacebuilding. She has a doctorate degree in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies from Tribhuvan University and has worked on the integration of gender into peacebuilding programmes for organisations including Birkbeck University, International Alert, Mercy Corps and Saferworld.

Opinion – Patriarchal Norms and Pathways to Peace

Swechchha Dahal • May 14 2023 • Articles

Only by addressing the patriarchal norms and social constructions of masculinity and femininity in a given conflict context can we hope to achieve gender equality and build sustainable peace.

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