The construction of sustainable development, peace and more importantly gender equality in post-conflict societies is possible with the inclusion of women. Thus, it needs to bear in mind that putting feminist perspectives in peace building processes cannot be evaluated as an option, it should be considered as mandatory. To make it real, there are some steps to be taken. 

 Firstly, women and girls in Central Asia suffer from the lack of security. It is reported that women activists are targeted and killed (UN Women, 2020). Moreover, women and girls in these regions also suffer from other kinds of problems like partner violence or burdens of conflict related sexual violence. Thus, it is important to address all levels of violence against women and transitional justice (Carlman et al. 114). It is needed to protect and promote women’s and girl’s human rights. In this way, it can be provided a safe environment for women to actively be part in peace building processes. 

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Secondly, there is an imbalance and inequality between men and women in political sphere in both Europe and Central Asia. This prevents the contribution of women to peace at institutional level.

 

Therefore, it is crucial to increase the participation and representation of women in politics and decision-making which can help effective and meaningful inclusion of women in peace building processes. This can be done by strengthening women leadership or implementing gender quotas in political life.

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    Thirdly, as mentioned earlier, women efforts and participation in peace building in Central Asia and Europe takes places more often at local level and in civil organizations. Thus, it is recommended that women civil society organizations should be supported, and economic resources should be created for them. In this way, women do not only participate peace building but also they raise awareness about gender issues. 

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COVID-19 process has deepened all kinds of problems and difficulties for women. It is also valid for issues and obstacles of women participation in peace building processes in aforementioned regions. UN Women stresses that “The effective implementation of the women, peace and security agenda needs to remain a priority through this period” (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, 2020). This suggestion should be considered by post-conflict societies in Central Asia and Europe.