by Leon Panetta
First published 2020
Leon Panetta examines the critical role women play in building lasting peace across conflict zones worldwide. Drawing on extensive research and real-world examples, Panetta demonstrates how female participation in peace negotiations, security planning, and post-conflict reconstruction produces superior outcomes for entire societies. He shows how women consistently advocate for human rights, citizen safety, employment opportunities, and healthcare access during peace talks. These priorities make agreements more practical and sustainable. Women also bridge cultural and religious divisions while representing marginalized communities that might otherwise lack representation. Panetta traces this work back to President Barack Obama's initiative to increase women's involvement in conflict prevention and peacekeeping efforts. The book celebrates the daily contributions of countless women and girls who create opportunities and foster peace within their own communities. Panetta offers readers insight into how translating peace agreements into meaningful change requires women's unique perspectives and skills.
Genres: history, gender-studies, biography-memoir, current-affairs, africa, activism, academic, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: real-world-issues, social-commentary
Setting: Africa, Conflict Zones
Period: 21st Century
215 pages · Paperback · Independently published