In the wake of Rwanda’s genocide, a remarkable shift occurred in villages that experienced intense military and army violence. Women, stepping into the void left by conflict, emerged as leaders, reshaping their communities. The most recent issue of The Takeaway, “Journey to Healing: Women’s Empowerment After Mass Killings [JM1] ” explains how female leadership spurred significant improvements in welfare, reduced violence, and influenced gender norms. These results provide a compelling case for empowering women in governance and household roles globally.
The article was written by Tatiana Zarate-Barrera, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Bush School of Government and Public Service and a Mosbacher Research Fellow.
The Takeaway is a publication of the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University.
