Description:* Includes first-hand testimonies of women from many different parts of the world* Looks at all aspects of women’s involvement in peace and conflictProgress of the World’s Women 2002, Volume One describes the effects of conflict on women and of their achievements in working towards peace and reconciliation. Based on interviews with women’s organizations, the media, religious organizations, and those directly involved in armed conflict and peace processes, the book also recommends action to increase protection for women and support their inclusion in peace negotiations.