Survey Form

PART ONE

A. Demographic Information:

i) Age:

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55 and above

ii)Occupation:

C. Gender and Conflict management Strategies:

Please rate your agreement with each statement on a scale of 1 to 5, where: 1: Strongly Disagree; 2: Disagree; 3: Neutral; 4: Agree; and 5: Strongly Agree

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Women actively participate in community dialogue sessions focused on peace	1	2	3	4	5
Women play a crucial role in mediating disputes within the community.	1	2	3	4	5
Women organize or participate in events promoting peace and unity in the local area.	1	2	3	4	5
Women are actively involved in supporting displaced families and individuals affected by conflict.	1	2	3	4	5
Women effectively collaborate with local authorities to address peace-related issues.	1	2	3	4	5

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Gender equality is critical in decision-making processes for sustainable peace.	1	2	3	4	5
Women in your community actively advocate for the inclusion of gender-sensitive policies in local governance.	1	2	3	4	5
Women's unique perspectives contribute to innovative conflict management strategies.	1	2	3	4	5
Women are provided with equal opportunities as men to participate in formal conflict management initiatives.	1	2	3	4	5
Women's efforts in conflict management extend beyond immediate family concerns to broader community issues.	1	2	3	4	5

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Gender equality is critical in decision-making processes for sustainable peace.

Women in your community actively advocate for the inclusion of gender-sensitive policies in local governance.

Women's unique perspectives contribute to innovative conflict management strategies.

Women are provided with equal opportunities as men to participate in formal conflict management initiatives.

Women's efforts in conflict management extend beyond immediate family concerns to broader community issues.

D. Impact of Women's Role in Conflict management:

Please rate your agreement with each statement on a scale of 1 to 5, where: 1: Strongly Disagree; 2: Disagree; 3: Neutral; 4: Agree; and 5: Strongly Agree

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Women's localized contributions to conflict resolution positively influence community harmony.(1- Non-influential, 5-highly influential)	1	2	3	4	5
There is a positive shift in the negotiation dynamics when women are included in peace talks.	1	2	3	4	5
Women's participation in peace negotiations contribute to long-term peace and stability. (1-minimally contribute, 5- significantly contribute)	1	2	3	4	5
Women bring unique perspectives to peace negotiations that might be overlooked in the absence of their involvement.	1	2	3	4	5
Women's contributions during peace negotiations foster gender-sensitive frameworks for reconstruction. (1-not fostered, 5 (highly fostered))	1	2	3	4	5

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Women's localized contributions to conflict resolution positively influence community harmony.(1- Non-influential, 5-highly influential)

There is a positive shift in the negotiation dynamics when women are included in peace talks.

Women's participation in peace negotiations contribute to long-term peace and stability. (1-minimally contribute, 5- significantly contribute)

Women bring unique perspectives to peace negotiations that might be overlooked in the absence of their involvement.

Women's contributions during peace negotiations foster gender-sensitive frameworks for reconstruction. (1-not fostered, 5 (highly fostered))

E. Capacities and Vulnerabilities:

Please rate your agreement with each statement on a scale of 1 to 5, where: 1: Strongly Disagree; 2: Disagree; 3: Neutral; 4: Agree; and 5: Strongly Agree

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Women's empathy is important in building a peaceful atmosphere within the community.	1	2	3	4	5
Women's persistence contributes to the effectiveness of conflict management initiatives.	1	2	3	4	5
Women's creativity plays a role in developing innovative conflict management strategies.	1	2	3	4	5
Sustainable peace can only be achieved by tapping into the untapped talents of women.	1	2	3	4	5
Women's multifaceted skills, such as empathy, persistence, and creativity, contribute to the longevity of conflict management efforts.	1	2	3	4	5

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Women's empathy is important in building a peaceful atmosphere within the community.

Women's persistence contributes to the effectiveness of conflict management initiatives.

Women's creativity plays a role in developing innovative conflict management strategies.

Sustainable peace can only be achieved by tapping into the untapped talents of women.

Women's multifaceted skills, such as empathy, persistence, and creativity, contribute to the longevity of conflict management efforts.

PART TWO

A. Background and Context:

i) Can you provide a brief overview of your role and involvement in conflict management initiatives within the community?

ii) From your perspective, what are the key issues or challenges that have historically led to conflicts within the community?

iii) How has the community's understanding and acknowledgment of women's roles in conflict management evolved over the years?

B. Women's Involvement in Conflict management:

i) In your experience, what specific contributions have women made to local peace initiatives, and how have these contributions impacted the community?

ii) Can you share examples of successful conflict management efforts led by women, and what were the key factors that contributed to their success?

iii) What obstacles or challenges do women often face when actively participating in formal and informal conflict management processes?

C. Gender and Conflict management Strategies:

i)How do you perceive the influence of gender equality at the negotiation table on the outcomes of peace processes?

ii)In your opinion, how do women's empathy and solidarity contribute to creating a more conducive environment for conflict resolution and peace negotiations?

D. The Impact of Women's Role in Conflict management:

i)Based on your observations, how do women's contributions to conflict resolution manifest at the local level, and what impact do they have on community harmony?

ii)Have you noticed any changes in the dynamics of peace negotiations when women are actively involved? If yes, can you provide specific examples?

E. Capacities and Vulnerabilities:

i) From your perspective, what strengths do women bring to conflict management initiatives, and how can these strengths be effectively leveraged?

ii) In what ways can women's vulnerabilities be addressed to enhance their capacity to contribute meaningfully to conflict management efforts?

F. Challenges and Opportunities:

i) What are the main challenges faced by women in sustaining their involvement in conflict management, and how can these challenges be mitigated?

ii) Are there specific opportunities or strategies that can be explored to further empower women in their conflict management roles?

iii)Based on your experience, what lessons have been learned from past conflict management initiatives, and what recommendations do you have for future efforts, particularly concerning women's involvement?

Research Questionnaire: Women's Contributions to Conflict management Instructions:

PART ONE

A. Demographic Information:

B. Women's Involvement in Conflict management:

C. Gender and Conflict management Strategies:

D. Impact of Women's Role in Conflict management:

E. Capacities and Vulnerabilities:

PART TWO

A. Background and Context:

B. Women's Involvement in Conflict management:

C. Gender and Conflict management Strategies:

D. The Impact of Women's Role in Conflict management:

E. Capacities and Vulnerabilities:

F. Challenges and Opportunities: