This report investigates the experiences of former female combatants during their time in an armed group as well as their experiences after demobilizing, whether through a formal DDR process or not. The aim of this report is to gain a deeper understanding of how gender can influence the realities of women ex-combatants as they demobilize and reintegrate, as well as to develop a more thorough understanding of how gender is perceived and understood within a Congolese context in order to offer recommendations for how to successfully implement a gender strategy in the P-DDRCS.
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