Do Violence exist in FEMALE politicians??

Most female politicians are known to pursue their political carrier with peace. They are known as peace builders, even in areas where there is war women act as peace builders. For instance in Kenya after the 2009 electoral violence women's groups used mobile technology to develop early warning system.


However it is surprising that the society is expecting female politicians to bring about peace in communities and nations but some women are fueling violence. For example a Côte d’Ivoire woman was arrested after she has been found guilty of part taking in the violence which took place during post-election violence in 2010-2011 that left nearly 3 000 dead. The former first lady Simone Gbagbo is said to have “undermined state security”. She has been jailed for 20 years.         

simone Gbagbo wife of Cote d'Ivoire former president(Luc Gnago, Reuters)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing in women’s leadership is peacebuilding’s best value for money. In the aftermath of conflict, billions of dollars are spent on projects that often predominantly benefit men. By contrast, grass-roots women leaders often work with very few resources – this must change,” said Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director, - See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2014/9/peacebuilding-commission-event#sthash.eQ2T2CxU.dpuf