As part of Crisis Group’s work to identify the drivers of conflict and offer recommendations for a durable peace, we analyse the many ways in which gender shapes war and peacemaking. These range from the differentiated impacts of conflict to the gender-linked reasons that people participate in fighting and their roles in conflict resolution. To see how our coverage of these dynamics has grown over the years, move the slider at the bottom of the map and click on any country highlighted in orange to see the relevant list of publications.

Originally published on 8 March 2025, updated on 7 March 2026.