ACCESSING THE ROLES OF GENDER IN PEACE BUILDING AND POLTICAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA (2015-2024)

There have been several cases of gender role in peace and political stability since the return of democratic rule in 1999 and this has a lot of challenges in the country. The research attempt to examine the Role of gender in peace building and political stability in Nigeria (2015-2024). The feminist theory were used in analyzing the role of gender in peace-building and political stability. The study adopted descriptive research design. The population of interest was drawn from selected state in Nigeria. The secondary sources of data was adopted which features the use of books, journals and internet. The findings is impact of gender roles in peace-building and political stability in Nigeria, Challenges of Gender roles in Peace-building and Political Stability in Nigeria; Women in Northeast Nigeria face numerous challenges when they engage as informal actors in peacebuilding efforts in the region which include; gender inequality, stigmatization, social norms, political marginalization, limited access to education, security concerns and intergenerational gap. The study recommends that women and marginalized groups face is crucial for their meaningful involvement in these processes. Learning from successful case studies of gender-focused peacebuilding can provide valuable insights and identify best practices for implementation. The study also recommend that, to improve and increase the roles of gender in peacebuilding and political stability, a comprehensive approach is necessary. Additionally, the impacts of gender roles on peacebuilding and political stability in Nigeria, it is essential to promote gender equality by advocating for policies that support equal representation and participation of all genders in political and peacebuilding processes. Ensuring diverse representation in decision-making roles helps incorporate varied perspectives and experiences, leading to more inclusive and effective strategies. Finally, the government need to support the effective participation of women at all levels of government, especially in leadership.