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

PART ONE

A. Demographic Information:

i) Age:
ii)Occupation:

Homemaker
Employed
Student
Other

iii) Educational Level:

Primary School Secondary School College/University

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.	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

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.	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

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

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

Additional Comments

PART TWO

Cause	Question	Options
Resource-Based Conflicts	How often do women participate in mediating disputes over natural resources?	Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
	Are women-led initiatives effective in reducing conflicts related to cattle rustling?	Very Effective Effective Neutral Ineffective Very Ineffective
	Do women collaborate with local authorities to address competition for land and water?	Yes No
Ethnic and Inter-Clan Rivalries	How involved are women in resolving inter-clan conflicts in the community?	Not Involved Slightly Involved Moderately Involved Highly Involved Very Highly Involved
	Do women’s peacebuilding activities focus on building trust among different clans?	Yes No
	Are women’s initiatives supported by local leaders in managing ethnic rivalries?	Yes No
Land Tenure Issues	How effective are women in advocating for fair land allocation to reduce conflicts?	Very Effective Effecive Neutral Ineffecive Very Ineffective
	Are women’s land-related interventions accepted by the community?	Yes No
	Do women educate others on land inheritance rights to prevent disputes?	Yes No
Political Instigation	How active are women in discouraging election-related violence in the county?	Not Active Slightly Active Moderately Active Highly Active Very Highly Active
	How significant is mistrust between ethnic groups as a factor in conflicts?	Yes No
	Are women’s political conflict mitigation initiatives adequately funded?	Yes No
Economic Pressures	How successful are women’s programs in addressing youth unemployment to reduce conflicts?	Very Successful Successful Neutral Unsuccessful Very Unsuccessful
	Do women’s initiatives promote economic equality among marginalized groups?	Yes No
	Are women involved in providing financial literacy to reduce economic-related tensions?	Yes No
Cultural Factors	Do women’s initiatives help to address and reduce harmful cultural practices like GBV and FGM that contribute to conflicts?	Yes No
	How effective are women in fostering cultural exchange programs that promote awareness and alterantive to violent culture norms like GBV and FGM?	Very Effective Effective Neutral Ineffective Very Ineffective
	Are women involved in promoting alternative rites of passage and advocating against violent practices like FGM to reduce conflict-related traditions?	Yes No
Environmental Changes	How often do women participate in resource-sharing dialogues during periods of drought?	Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
	Are women-led conservation initiatives effective in reducing resource-based conflicts?	Very Effective Effective Neutral Inefective Very Ineffective
	Do women collaborate with local governments on addressing environmental degradation?	Yes No
Weak Governance and Security	How actively do women work with law enforcement to improve conflict resolution in the county?	Not Active Slightly Active Moderately Active Highly Active Very Highly Active
	Are women involved in strengthening traditional conflict resolution mechanisms?	Yes No
	Do women advocate for better security measures in conflict-prone areas?	Yes No
Proliferation of Small Arms	Are women’s initiatives successful in advocating for disarmament in conflict-prone communities?	Very Successful Successful Neutral Unsuccessful Very Unsuccessful
	How involved are women in raising awareness of the dangers of small arms?	Not Involved Slightly Involved Moderately Involved Highly Involved Very Highly Involved
	Do women collaborate with NGOs or government programs on arms control?	Yes No
Cross-Border Influences	How actively do women work on cross-border peace initiatives to manage spillover conflicts?	Yes No
	How common are retaliatory attacks in your community?	Not Active Slightly Active Moderately Active Highly Active Very Highly Active
	Do community elders or leaders mediate in cases of retaliation?	Yes No