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

PART ONE

A. Demographic Information:

i) Age:





ii)Occupation:




iii) Educational Level:

B. Women's Involvement 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 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.
Women organize or participate in events promoting peace and unity in the local area.
Women are actively involved in supporting displaced families and individuals affected by conflict.
Women effectively collaborate with local authorities to address peace-related issues.

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
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)
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.
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.

Additional Comments

PART TWO

Cause Question Options
Resource-Based Conflicts How often do women participate in mediating disputes over natural resources?
Are women-led initiatives effective in reducing conflicts related to cattle rustling?
Do women collaborate with local authorities to address competition for land and water?
Ethnic and Inter-Clan Rivalries How involved are women in resolving inter-clan conflicts in the community?

Do women’s peacebuilding activities focus on building trust among different clans?
Are women’s initiatives supported by local leaders in managing ethnic rivalries?

Land Tenure Issues How effective are women in advocating for fair land allocation to reduce conflicts?

Are women’s land-related interventions accepted by the community?

Do women educate others on land inheritance rights to prevent disputes?

Political Instigation How active are women in discouraging election-related violence in the county?

How significant is mistrust between ethnic groups as a factor in conflicts?

Are women’s political conflict mitigation initiatives adequately funded?

Economic Pressures How successful are women’s programs in addressing youth unemployment to reduce conflicts?

Do women’s initiatives promote economic equality among marginalized groups?

Are women involved in providing financial literacy to reduce economic-related tensions?

Cultural Factors Do women’s initiatives help to address and reduce harmful cultural practices like GBV and FGM that contribute to conflicts?

How effective are women in fostering cultural exchange programs that promote awareness and alterantive to violent culture norms like GBV and FGM?

Are women involved in promoting alternative rites of passage and advocating against violent practices like FGM to reduce conflict-related traditions?

Environmental Changes How often do women participate in resource-sharing dialogues during periods of drought?

Are women-led conservation initiatives effective in reducing resource-based conflicts?

Do women collaborate with local governments on addressing environmental degradation?

Weak Governance and Security How actively do women work with law enforcement to improve conflict resolution in the county?

Are women involved in strengthening traditional conflict resolution mechanisms?

Do women advocate for better security measures in conflict-prone areas?

Proliferation of Small Arms Are women’s initiatives successful in advocating for disarmament in conflict-prone communities?

How involved are women in raising awareness of the dangers of small arms?

Do women collaborate with NGOs or government programs on arms control?

Cross-Border Influences How actively do women work on cross-border peace initiatives to manage spillover conflicts?

How common are retaliatory attacks in your community?

Do community elders or leaders mediate in cases of retaliation?