When faced with the destruction of conflicts and wars, the importance of achieving a sustainable peace is understood. At this point, women's participation in the peace building process also comes into prominence. Evidence shows that women have a crucial role in the continuation of peace in post-conflict societies. Also, the inclusion of women in peace processes can contribute to the reconstruction of more democratic institutions and the possibility of the success of gender equality in these societies. 

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The positive impact of the inclusion of women in peace processes are recognized by the international community. This leads to the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000. The resolution acknowledges the importance of gender perspectives in peace building and references to the gender dynamics in peace agreements have increased.

 

However, there is still a long way to go to strengthen women’s role and positions in peace processes which also paves the way for sustainable peace and more successful, inclusive and democratic societies. 

 

The dissolutions of Soviet Union and Yugoslavia have caused many problems and created many conflicts in Central Asia and Europe. Some of them are still unsolved and people in these regions have not forgotten the violent and brutal wars yet. This makes particularly important the promotion and maintenance of peace which is required the equal participation of women in peace processes. In this way, it will be possible not only the construction of stability, security and more democratic institutions but also the ways for overcoming gender barriers in many different fields and the fulfilment of gender equality in post-conflict societies in these regions. 

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Although there are various political, social and cultural challenges for women to reach and join peace building processes, if it is compared to past, women have participated more actively in peace processes in these regions with the impact and help of the international regulations, civil society organizations and women peace activists.