Baseline Research on Bangsamoro Women's Political and Economic Particpation, Engagement in Electoral Process, Community Organizing and Peacebuilding

This Baseline Research on Bangsamoro Women's Political and Economic Participation, Engagement in Electoral Process, Community Organizing and Peacebuilding is the second study conducted by the Women and Gender Institute on women in conflict affected areas in Mindanao.

The study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the politicdl and economic participation of women in conflict affected areas in Mindanao and examines the extent to which women are engaged in electoral and governance systems, as well as in various economic activities in their households and communities. The data generated by this study will be useful assessing the level of awareness, knowledge and attitudes of women regarding political and economic processes, their capacities and skills and readiness to engage in governance and economic activities, and the factors that help or impede in developing their leadership potential both in business other economic activities. The survey was complemented by extensive interviews with the women respondents in their communities, which invariably revealed how traditional roles in reproductive and care work can weigh in on possibilities and opportunities for women in general and on potential women leaders in particular.

From the introduction.